The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 4

by Beth Brower

Dukes do not need three desserts, no matter how graced they are.” Mr. Penury drew his eyebrows together. “Are you being courted by a duke?” I laughed. “Oh no, Mr. Penury! No, not courted. Hounded? Quite. Harangued? Yes. Hassled? Most certainly.”