“So my own sister will not promote me? Speaking of which, weren't you supposed to find me a beautiful future wife with a small fortune? Have you had any success on that front?
- Yes - I have warned them all.”

—  Libba Bray, book Rebel Angels

Source: Rebel Angels

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