Yes, she was a scandal. Her brother simply didn’t know it.“ I fell in the Serpentine today.”“ Yes, well, that doesn’t usually happen to women in London. But it’s not so much of a scandal as it is a challenge.

Sarah MacLean
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This quote is a perfect example of the way in which words can be used to create powerful emotions. When this line was spoken by the female character in the Oscar-winning movie "Gosford Park," it created a strange sense of unease.The woman’s brother was shocked that his sister would have an accident, but he didn’t seem to think that she should be ashamed for having broken some social norms. He seemed to have some kind of confused pride in his sister, as though he had no idea that she was being scandalous.

Source: Eleven Scandals To Start To Win A Dukes Heart

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