Laila

“Petunia Temminnick’s coming-out ball was pronounced a resounding success by all in attendance. There had been highly intoxicating punch, a variety of dances, good music, and intermission entertainment. No one knew why the beautiful Miss Pelouse had stripped, rolled about in the garden, and then chucked a cheese pie at the youngest Temminnick girl before being taken away in floods of tears, but it was surely the highlight of a most enjoyable evening.”
― Gail Carriger, Etiquette & Espionage

“As much as she was enjoying it, Dimity would always rather talk about reading than actually read.”
― Gail Carriger, Manners & Mutiny

“Most likely Pistons," said Pillover in a resigned tone of voice. "You told them about the ball. They like to go to events uninvited, put gin in the punch, and steal all the spoons. Stylish shenanigans like that."
"Charming," said Sophronia.”
― Gail Carriger, Etiquette & Espionage

“We are not strangers to ourselves; we only try to be.”
― Dean Koontz, Odd Thomas