Thwarted Quotes

“Wickham,” Darcy interrupted smoothly. “I do not believe you have met my wife. May I present Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy?”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted

“Good heavens, man, that was hardly adequate!” Mr. Bennet cried in amusement. “Do it again!”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted

“He had best not employ that smile around Mama, she mused. She would swoon!”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted

“That is ingenious,” he declared. “I had not considered such a thing. I shall do it! Miss Elizabeth has tempted me all night, and I would find it intolerable not to stand up with her.”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted

“You are well and truly lost, old man,” Bingley said from atop his horse. “And may I remain so,” he said fervently. Darcy turned and mounted his horse as Bingley voiced his agreement wholeheartedly”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted

“If Mr. Bingley does not propose to Jane within a fortnight, I shall eat my favorite bonnet,” Mrs. Bennet cried.”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted