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You must not imagine that Papa or I have the least notion of compelling you to marry anyone whom you hold in aversion, for I am sure that such a thing would be quite shocking! And Charles would not do so either, would you, dear Charles?”(Elizabeth Ombersley)“No, certainly not. But neither would I consent to her marriage with any such frippery fellow as Augustus Fawnhope! ”“Augustus, ” announced Cecilia, putting up her chin, “will be remembered long after you have sunk into oblivion! ”“ By his creditors? I don’t doubt it.Georgette Heyer
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He would not object, he said, to accepting a post as a librarian. But as Cecilia was unable to imagine that her father or her brother would feel any marked degree of satisfaction in giving her in marriage to a librarian, this very handsome concession on Mr Fawnhope's part merely added to her despondency.Georgette Heyer
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Only trust me! You have fallen into a fit of despondency and there is not the least need! In fact, nothing could be more fatal, in any predicament! It encourages one to suppose that there is nothing to be done, when a little resolution is all that is wanted to bring matters to a happy conclusion.Georgette Heyer
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Well, sir, do you mean to remain there, commending my father’s taste in wine, or do you mean to accompany me to Ashtead?”“Set off for Ashtead at this hour, when I have been traveling for two days?” said Sir Horace. “Now, do, my boy, have a little common sense! Why should I?”“I imagine that your parental feeling, sir, must provide you with the answer! If it does not, so be it! I am leaving immediately! ”“ What do you mean to do when you reach Lacy Manor?” asked Sir Horace, regarding him in some amusement.“ Wring Sophy’s neck! ” said Mr. Rivenhall savagely.“ Well, you don’t need my help for that, my dear boy! ” said Sir Horace, settling himself more comfortably in his chair.Georgette Heyer
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And that reminds me, Mama! I have just intercepted another of that puppy’s floral offerings to my sister. This billet was attached to it.” (Charles)Georgette Heyer