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" Handle the drinking any way you will, but keep clear of damaging Barbara Havers. Because if you do, Isabelle, if you have her transferred out of some sense of pique, then I will do something and you’re not going to like what it is.” He turned to leave, but her next words stopped him. “How dare you threaten me.” He faced her once again and she went on, her voice icy. “Do you know what I could do with that last statement of yours if I chose to? Do you have any idea how much Hillier would love to be rid of you as well? Or do you, perhaps, believe that having a mouldy title attached to your name actually protects you in some way? Are you really thinking that Hillier isn’t looking for a move to make against you because . . . what? He envies you your fine London "

Elizabeth George , The Punishment She Deserves (Inspector Lynley #20)


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Elizabeth  George quote : Handle the drinking any way you will, but keep clear of damaging Barbara Havers. Because if you do, Isabelle, if you have her transferred out of some sense of pique, then I will do something and you’re not going to like what it is.” He turned to leave, but her next words stopped him. “How dare you threaten me.” He faced her once again and she went on, her voice icy. “Do you know what I could do with that last statement of yours if I chose to? Do you have any idea how much Hillier would love to be rid of you as well? Or do you, perhaps, believe that having a mouldy title attached to your name actually protects you in some way? Are you really thinking that Hillier isn’t looking for a move to make against you because . . . what? He envies you your fine London