“She decided that her wisest course would be to put him out of her mind. After reaching this conclusion she lay thinking about him until at last she fell asleep.”Georgette Heyer book The NonesuchSource: The Nonesuch
“You may have married her, but she is mine. Do you think I shall let you take her? She may be ten times your wife, but, by God, you shall never have her.”Georgette Heyer book Devil's CubSource: Devil's Cub
“His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair."My enfant," he said, "duchesses do not dance on chairs, nor do they call their brothers 'imbécile'."Léonie's twinkled irrepressibly."I do," she said firmly.”Georgette Heyer book These Old ShadesSource: These Old Shades
“Léonie, you will do well to consider. You are not the first woman in my life."She smiled through her tears. "Monseigneur, I would so much rather be the last woman than the first,” she said.”Georgette Heyer book These Old ShadesSource: These Old Shades