“ I could still box your ears.”“Nonsense,” he scoffed. “You couldn’t reach that high. ”
If you were mine, I'd never leave you, Prudence. I couldn't.
~ Anne Gracie
What if I shave? he said. I look much better when I'm shaved. My cousin will vouch for that—do I not look almost handsome when I shave, Edward? He didn't wait for the duke's reply but turned earnestly back to Prudence. Do you think you could marry me if I shaved?
Yes. And when a rake finally falls, he falls forever.
What the dev— er, deuce did you do that for? It hurt!”“Good,” said the angel. “I was afraid these new shoes would not be sturdy enough.
