Character and Countenance Quotes

“Mr. Darcy,” she said coolly, “I have never heard of a proposal where a gentleman so thoroughly insults a lady.”
― M.J. Stratton, Character and Countenance

“Your ladyship may ask me questions I refuse to answer,” she replied pertly. “My business is my own.”
― M.J. Stratton, Character and Countenance

“Forgive me, Mr. Darcy. I thought you were in jest.” She smiled placatingly. “I have no wish to dance tonight. I find reading to be more tolerable.” And watching my sister. “Tolerable?” he repeated. She watched his expression. He looked confused, and then comprehension dawned. “You use that word frequently,” he remarked. “Yes, I believe I heard it said in an assembly hall once.”
― M.J. Stratton, Character and Countenance

“Mr. Bennet’s voice was quiet yet firm. “What makes you so certain that I shall beat you to the grave, madam? I have already buried one wife. Perhaps I shall yet outlive another.”
― M.J. Stratton, Character and Countenance