Erin

“Something's weighing on you," he said, looking down at her. "What can I do?"
Hester rubbed her hand over her face.
"You're here," she said. "That helps more than I can say,”
― T. Kingfisher, A Sorceress Comes to Call

“I'd like to yell," said Imogene, "but this hardly seems like the time, does it?" She grimaced. "Willard, can you take the scissors? My hand is getting a cramp."

"Certainly, Lady Strauss."

"And promise you'll kill her. No gallantry, now."

"Madam." He frowned at her. "I am a butler. Do you truly believe that I do not know how to dispatch a houseguest if required?”
― T. Kingfisher, A Sorceress Comes to Call

“She decided not to risk it. Words could always be said, but could rarely be unsaid.”
― T. Kingfisher, A Sorceress Comes to Call

“No, no." The Squire's mustache quivered with his sincerity. "All my fault, my dear, truly all mine.I forget that most well-bred ladies have nerves. Hester hasn't any at all, you see."

"None whatsoever," said Hester dryly. "Otherwise people might get on them.”
― T. Kingfisher, A Sorceress Comes to Call