Becoming Lady Lockwood Quotes

“Amelia would recommend widowhood to anyone who inquired about it, though she supposed it would perhaps be more difficult on women who had actually formed an acquaintance with and felt some affection toward their husbands.”
― Jennifer Moore, Becoming Lady Lockwood

“But you must know that a woman responds more favorably to a polite suggestion than a direct order.”
― Jennifer Moore, Becoming Lady Lockwood

“Is your punishment so dreadful, Miss Becket?

It is a very nice punishment indeed, sir. Is it one you utilize regularly?

Perhaps I shall, if you believe it will keep the men in line.

I do not know what they would think if you waltzed with each sailor who failed in his duty.

I imagine it should be quite effective at discouraging rule breaking, don't you?

Perhaps. Until some of the men develop a taste for waltzing. You might begin to worry when the same men continually require discipline.”
― Jennifer Moore, Becoming Lady Lockwood

“Amelia, I see that you are distributing embraces. I should like to be next in the queue if you don't mind.

Oh no Sidney. It is the captain who is distributing embraces, but I am sure he will oblige you happily.”
― Jennifer Moore, Becoming Lady Lockwood