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1 " After four marriages, and four deaths, she had everything in life a woman might desire: titled position, swollen coffers, the freedom to travel, and a world that accepted her because it was afraid of her. "
― Gail Carriger , Poison or Protect (Delightfully Deadly, #1)
2 " Gavin tried not to stare at the lobster. He decided not to inquire further. Whatever Jack's reasoning, best to accept that crustaceans were necessary to his view of the world. "
3 " We do not suit. You have no genuine interest in botany!”Lady Violet practically yelled her final conclusion. This was the biggest sin of them all. "
4 " But wait. What blood from yonder mortal drips?” Lord Akeldama misquoted. "
5 " I have always preferred isolation. Less chance of betrayal. Occasionally, as I get older, I wonder if perhaps it might once have been worth the risk. "
6 " Listen to me, my deadly little pearl. Choose love. Always choose love. If the decision is between love and anything else, choose love.” “And "
7 " Dirigibles were all well and good if one wanted to waft about the countryside, taking in views. Gavin wanted his tea. And not to have to kill Lady Villentia. But tea first. The "
8 " Monsters came in all shapes and sizes, and very few of them were actually supernatural. She "
9 " Always, there was a tiny part of her that wanted to kill any man she knew. On principle. "
10 " Gavin felt his request was greatly daring – her gun was still within reach. "
11 " Show her I am a man of deeds, not lobsters, "
12 " The other gentleman was Lord Akeldama – an undersized absurdity, all pompadour and no circumstance. He sported a monocle he didn’t need, an accent not his own, and an attitude forever tempting disregard. He was also the deadliest creature Preshea knew. "
13 " He let the laugh puff out. “Neither. I hold back for love of waiting. Na so I might charge in later – dinna mistake my meaning. When you are ready to tell me what you wish, I will give it to you. Simple as that. Dinna fret – I work hard if you put me to the task, Lady Villentia. "
14 " If we provide the right incentive, all things are possible, even perfection. "
15 " Dirigibles were all well and good if one wanted to waft about the countryside, taking in views. Gavin wanted his tea. And "
16 " How exciting. I adore impertinent questions. Ask away! "
17 " Their conversation was a flow of erudite commentary, moist with the syrup of a superior education. She "
18 " a voice nearly had him jumping out of his skin. And he was a large man; it took a big jump to get away from that much skin. "
19 " Was she ill? Or was she going to kill someone? He considered. It was late. Plenty of time to have killed someone already. "
20 " And Gavin never again forgot to shave of an evening. "
