My Spare Lady Quotes

“A race car driver. How exciting.” For once, her mother didn’t begin to pass food immediately. “How fast do you drive?” “I’ve been clocked at over two hundred miles an hour.” He picked up his glass and took a sip. “Wow.” Her mother looked impressed and motioned to Beth. “My sweet daughter was clocked at just over a hundred.” Beth clattered her fork on the plate, while Eric choked on his water—Beth suspected because he was trying not to laugh. Setting down his glass, he raised an eyebrow at her.”
― Heather Horrocks, My Spare Lady