It was growing late, and though one might stand on the brink of a deep chasm of disaster, one was still obliged to dress for dinner.

Georgette Heyer
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More Quotes By Georgette Heyer
  1. You're only a man! You've not our gifts! I can tell you! Why, a woman can think of a hundred different things at once, all them contradictory!

  2. My house seems remarkably full of people, " he observed. "Is it possible we were expected.

  3. You will like her, " he persisted. "Egad, she's after your own heart, maman! She shot me in the arm."" Voyons, do you think that is what I like?

  4. I comfort myself with the reflection that your wife will possibly be able to curb your desire-- I admit, a natural one for the most part--to exterminate your fellows.

  5. If it comes to that, " retorted Frederica, with spirit, " I am continually shocked by the things you don't scruple to say to me, cousin! You are quite abominable! " He sighed. "Alas, I know it! The reflection gives me sleepless nights.

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