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1 " So this is goodbye?' In spite of her efforts, her voice shook.They walked to the bottom of the road and turned back up again before he said, 'Yes, Anna, this is goodbye. Promise me you'll be very careful.'She raised her face to his. 'If this is goodbye, may I ask you something?''Anything, my infant.''I want you to kiss me - properly.'He gave a gasp of laughter. 'But that would be very improper.'She grasped his lapels. 'Please...'Giles darted a look around. The road was empty of people. He pulled her a few steps further along to a doorway. There he stood and looked at her intently. She gazed hopefully up into his green eyes. "
― Beth Elliott , The Rake's Challenge
2 " As soon as the door closed behind the man, Arnaut strode across and raised her hand to his lips. Next he walked round her, his head on one side. 'I'm relieved to see I judged the fit correctly. You look very well.'He sounded so pleased with himself that Louise had to smile. 'I think you've had some practice,' she murmured. "
― Beth Elliott , The Rake and his Honour
