" Your hair looks very lovely today” was the only thing that sprang to mind to say to her. “I’ve been bored, which led to my experimenting with the hot tongs, but . . . where have you been?” “Working.” Lucetta lifted her chin. “I didn’t ask what you’ve been doing, I asked where you’ve been doing it.” “Oh, uh, well . . .” “What’s behind that door?” “Who says there’s anything behind it?” “Step aside.” “I find this bossy side of you to be incredibly charming.” “I’d hate to have to hurt you, but I will if you don’t get out of my way.” “I find ladies who seem to have no qualms about threatening a gentleman to be just as charming as bossy ones.” “I’m beginning to lose patience with you.” Bram "

― Jen Turano , Playing the Part (A Class of Their Own, #3)