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The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1) QUOTES

The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1) QUOTES

1 " The sleek black aircraft reminded her of the fancy one she’d seen on Donald Trump’s Apprentice show. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)

2 " You’d think they would have put the airport closer to the city, too. The cab ride was nearly two hours! Heck, I could have rented a car for the fare I paid.” Ten to one, the cabbie also had found Willamina Kent a plump partridge and had given her the scenic tour. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)

3 " Even Tidewater’s computer gurus hadn’t been able to trace the origin of his messages. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)

4 " With barely controlled patience, then with growing amazement, Sam watched, along with everyone else, as Miss Kent pulled out the broken straps of her suitcase and set them on the table. Then came an overstuffed wallet, a ring of keys that could sink a cargo ship, three packets of airline peanuts, a packet of tissues, an address book, and a candy bar that was squished beyond recognition. She began to mutter softly, her words lost in the cavern of her purse. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)

5 " What do you do for a living in Maine, Miss Kent?” “I’m a casket maker. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)

6 " Abram’s been working for me,” she said, pulling free. She touched Sam’s sleeve. “He’s been building his own casket. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)

7 " I used to work at Grand Point Bluff, a retirement community in Keelstone Cove, where I live. I was the director of entertainment. It was my job to plan all the social activities.” “And you started making coffins during craft hour?” Jesse asked dryly. "

― Janet Chapman , The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1)