" This is an unexpected pleasure. You may have a seat, if you prefer.” He quirked one dark eyebrow. “If I prefer?” “I raised five sons, Mr. Hazlit. Men like to prowl and paw and stalk about, just as little boys must ride down the banisters on rainy days. "

― Grace Burrowes , Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (The Duke's Daughters, #2; Windham, #5)