S. E. Granger > Quotes

“An ear-splitting shriek silenced her. Mrs. Bennet's eyes gleamed with triumph as she proclaimed the damning word: "Compromise!" Only then did he realise that this was no dream after all. It was a nightmare.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“Yet she nearly died in your care before you acknowledged your affection for her." Darcy flinched but made no attempt to deny it.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“Very well. But this I shall say: one day, you will see my daughter's true worth, and your actions today shall bring you shame.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“Yet you permit your wife to go without the clothes she needs to be warm in the winter, not to mention exposing her to the disdain of your family and acquaintances.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“You told me on that day that my actions would bring me shame, and your prediction indeed came to pass.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“We have already spoken of the absurdity of the latter notion, Darcy. You ought to have given her enough for a proper wardrobe instead of dolling out pennies like some miser.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“should I become aware of any further disrespect towards my wife, from you or any member of staff, that individual shall be turned away without a reference. Am I understood?”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“It would pain me to hear it said that Fitzwilliam Darcy was a fair and generous man to everyone except his wife.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“I shall forebear to challenge you as we are kin but if ever you come near my wife again or speak a word against her, I shall call you out, and I shall show no mercy.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary

“If anyone learns of this evening's events, I shall blacken your name in every drawing room in London. After your exhibition this season, none would doubt such a denouncement, and were your dowry thrice as large, it would not secure you the grand match to which you aspire.”
― S. E. Granger, Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary