“He nodded. "And if I don't make you feel like the most beautiful woman in the world every day of your life, then I don't deserve to be near you.”
― Austenland
― Austenland
“That’s what I’m trying to tell you. You’re irresistible.” “I am not.” “I’m not happy about it. You really are the most irritating person I’ve ever met. I’d managed to avoid any women of any temptation whatsoever for four years—a very easy task in Pembrook Park. Things were going splendidly, I was right on track to die alone and unnoticed. And then …”
― Austenland
― Austenland
“That's the word he'd used - stunning. It's a difficult word to dismiss. She longed to be that word to someone.”
― Austenland
― Austenland
“You, uh, caught me there at an unladylike moment. Mrs. Wattlesbrook would probably box my ears."
"That's why I spoke. I wanted to let you know you were not alone before you did something--something worse."
"Like what?"
"Whatever women do when they think they're alone.”
― Austenland
"That's why I spoke. I wanted to let you know you were not alone before you did something--something worse."
"Like what?"
"Whatever women do when they think they're alone.”
― Austenland
“Mr Nobley: "Ah here you are. Miss Erstwhile. You are infuriating and irritating, and yet I find myself looking for you. I would be grateful if you would send me away and make me swear to never return.”
― Austenland
― Austenland
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