Vivien Jacob > Quotes

“Ridiculous men were not a threat. They could be underestimated, and then they could triumph. The early worm strangling the bird came to mind.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Darcy’s jaw dropped. He had never been scolded by Jane before, and felt as if he had been savaged by a feather duster.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“How very kind of you. It must have been a great discomfort for you to have your ear pressed to the keyholes in my house for so long. I am glad that your prying has finally borne fruit, Miss Bingley. Congratulations!” his voice dripped with sarcasm, “Now, madam, kindly leave me alone to reflect upon my triumph in peace.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“In private?” Lizzie laughed at the immediate blush on her sister’s face. “Off you go then, dearest. I suppose you cannot be more ruined.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Come to the lakes with me, Elizabeth. We can become better acquainted - and I promise not to seduce you.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Guiltiest of all was her darkest fear: she was afraid of his fists, always clenched when he was angry, always trembling when he was trying to keep calm.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“I am a famous liar, sir.” she replied fiercely, “And I am going to bed.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“am a famous liar, sir.” she replied fiercely, “And I am going to bed.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Elizabeth was silent for a long time. Then, with great care, she said: “I like the idea very much. I am grateful. It is only that… you do not have to seduce me, sir.” “Seduce!” “Impress, treat, spoil me - whatever you would call it, I require none of it. I am not here to be cossetted, sir, as you well know.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Shall we talk about it?” Lizzie went even redder. “I could never…! How can you even talk about such things?”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“My name is Elizabeth. I am here to love you.”
― Vivien Jacob, Blink: A Pride and Prejudice Variation