405 Quotes by Georgette Heyer

The most she could wring from him was a promise that he would say nothing uncivil to Mrs Scorrier unless she offered him provocation, and with this she had to try at least to be satisfied. But as what Aubrey might regard as provocation depended to a large extent upon his mood her expectations were not high;.

Much discomposed, Freddy made inarticulate noises.

Don’t worry. Chivalry has practically no appeal for me whatsoever. – Neville Fletcher.

His lordship detested independently-minded subordinates. It was not the business of his officers to think for themselves.

I didn’t make my face, so why shouldn’t I say it’s beautiful? Everyone else does!

The thought of his high and imposing father’s regal progress to Harrowgate, and his very brief stay there, made Desford begin to chuckle again. He must remember, he told himself, to ask Poor Dear Papa, at a suitable moment, for his opinion of Harrowgate.

It chances that I’d a letter myself by today’s post, from Uncle Jonas Henry.′ He chuckled. ‘Seemingly he’s as throng as he can be, and a trifle hackled with me for loitering here. I shall have to post off to Huddersfield next week, sir – and a bear-garden jaw I’ll get when I arrive there, if I know Jonas Henry!

In my back bedchamber, sir,’ said Nye loudly. ‘I always house smugglers there to be handy for the riding-officers.

No, but on the other hand you don’t enact me Cheltenham tragedies when I’ve barely swallowed my breakfast.