The Long Surrender Quotes

“Do you know what you did to me?' he asked bitterly. 'You bloody well
emasculated me. I destroyed my manhood over you. I threw away my pride,
my self-control. I despised myself, and I hated you for the way you made me
feel...'

-Ashley Dent”
― Charlotte Lamb, The Long Surrender

“Who's the latest woman in your life, Ashley?' she retorted to avoid the question in his eyes.

He shrugged. 'At present, no one.'

She laughed. 'Do you expect me to believe that?'

'Why should I lie?'His tone was casual. 'You wouldn't give a damn if I had a whole harem, would you?'

'I'd be sorry for them,' she said.

As if her reply stung him, he turned away.

-Ashley & Selina”
― Charlotte Lamb, The Long Surrender