Convincing Ability Quotes

“To her dismay, the child only clutched her more tightly, refusing to budge.
Cassandra was the one to solve the problem. Sinking down to her haunches, she smiled into Charity's face. "Won't you come with us?" she entreated softly. "We're very nice. I'll take you to a pretty room upstairs. There's a cozy fire in the hearth, and a box that plays music. Six different melodies. Come let me show you."
Cautiously the child emerged from the folds of Helen's skirts and reached out to be carried.
After a disconcerted blink, Cassandra gathered her up and stood.
Pandora wore a resigned grin. "I've always said you were the nicer one.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Marrying Winterborne