"It was a little disappointing, really. As an inventor he could at least have had a hunchback assistant, or perhaps a metal one."
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"Cretin? If only he had a quid for every time he’d been called that. Oh, right. He did."
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"Her heart kicked hard against her ribs, seized by a terrible fear that refused to let go no matter how hard she pushed."
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"Please, don’t let him be naked, she prayed. She might have to gouge out her own eyes if Lord Vincent was prancing about in his flesh pajamas on the other side of the door."
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"You’re not a mistake. Don’t you ever think of yourself that way. You’re exactly as you ought to be."
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"The older woman smiled. ‘You’re a good girl, my dear. Just what His Grace needs – someone to take him in hand.’ Finley didn’t think that meant quite what came to mind."