The Mysterious Mr. Oliver Quotes

“There was a bitter note in Oliver’s laugh. “I don’t think you know what failure is, Isabelle.” She met his eye. “If I didn’t know before this evening, I certainly do now.” She picked up her candle and stood. “I’m sorry to have kept you from your drink, Mr. Oliver.”
― Emma Melbourne, The Mysterious Mr. Oliver

“I don’t think anything is truly unforgivable,” she said earnestly. “Sometimes we do harm despite having good intentions.” “I’m sure nothing you’ve done is unforgivable,” Oliver said, with a note of condescension in his voice. “I expect your greatest transgression has been something like speaking sharply to your maid.” “I’ve never spoken sharply to my maid,” Isabelle said simply. “Taken more than your fair share of the pudding, then.” The suggestion raised Isabelle’s ire. “More than my fair share of the pudding?” she repeated incredulously.”
― Emma Melbourne, The Mysterious Mr. Oliver

“Don’t worry, Miss Fleming,” he said reassuringly. “Rufus is one of my favourite horses. In all the time I’ve known him, I’ve never seen him throw a lady.” “How long have you known him?” “Since I came to Stonecroft last week.”
― Emma Melbourne, The Mysterious Mr. Oliver