What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball Quotes

“Does Miss Smith have a first name? No, I blurt. My parents couldn't afford one- commoners, you understand.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“His touch is both strong and gentle. Warmth sparkles up my arm and lodges itself firmly in my heart. Wonderful. Now I can never wash this hand again.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“How did you fit all of those in one pocket?” I ask. That’s the sort of coat I need. My cloak’s pockets are irritatingly small.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“If only we had some cheese to restore us.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“When I asked Hester’s mother to marry me,” Dad says mildly, looking at the ceiling, “I told her I loved her.” Lucas flushes. “That is pages six through twelve.” “Oh, read that part.” Mum leans forward. “I’d like to hear.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“Lucas bends to help, fingers grazing mine as we reach for the same one. Well, there goes that hand too.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“What? Giving you cheese without being in love? I’ve never heard such things,” Dad says.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“I pat his arm—I pat his arm!—why am I patting the prince’s arm?—and say, “I understand if it is a terrible shock.” Lucas stares at me. I freeze.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“My middle name is Lucas. Did you—did you really name a pig after me?” “Not just any pig,” I assure him. “He’s a woolly hog. They’re quite intelligent.” “Ah.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“Of course I want to marry you. No one else has ever made me feel so—so safe, and so warm, and so understood, and I think I’m very much in love with you! Now help me water these hogs!”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“I have a—an idea to present to you. The paperwork is in the carriage.” “Paperwork?” My eyebrows raise to the sky. “You kiss me like that, and then talk about paperwork?” “It’s interesting paperwork,” Lucas murmurs. Then he kisses me again.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“People were meant to rely on each other. Life is more than bargains.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“I would gladly be of service to you. If you ever have a need, you have only to ask.” “After all my talk about favors?” I raise my eyebrows. “Tricksy. Half-Folk, for sure. Has one of your parents ever exhibited signs of being a changeling? Does your father seem to have too many teeth?” Lucas stops in the middle of the hall. I think I may have startled him again, and I should not be proud of that, but I am! “I have not counted recently,” he says, rather choked. I pat his arm—I pat his arm!—why am I patting the prince’s arm?—and say, “I understand if it is a terrible shock.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“Has no one ever said no to you?” I demand. A smile breaks across his face. “That’s just it. You’re the first. It’s absolutely captivating.”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball

“The man is still considering me. “Does Miss Smith have a first name?” “No,” I blurt. “My parents couldn’t afford one—commoners, you understand.” Hugh laughs, but I flush deeper. What am I saying?”
― Elisabeth Aimee Brown, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball