One False Step Quotes

“I have been given to understand that it is a series of love letters,” the colonel answered, with a sly look, “quite a few, in fact, written between a certain gentleman in Derbyshire and a single lady near Meryton. You should take care with them. I am certain they would be quite compromising if anyone were to come across them unexpectedly.”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Nothing come of it? Are you out of your mind, daughter? A letter could not be seen between the most eligible bachelor in Derbyshire, and the daughter of an unknown gentleman in Hertfordshire, without comment and speculation!”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“I will certainly take more care in the future about where I walk. And if I do walk, and happen to fall, I will be much more careful to see what incriminating evidence I might leave behind me!”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“They are not the first young couple to run off to get married, nor will they be the last. “Such generosity of spirit!” said Mr. Bennet. “Such forgiveness! It is not likely to reconcile me at all. Read on, Jane.”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“I would like to request the honor of calling upon you as soon as may be convenient, Mr. Bennet.” “I am at home to love struck suitors whenever they choose to call, Mr. Bingley,” their father replied. “Please do not think that Mrs. Bennet would ever allow it to be otherwise.”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Manners may make the man, but there is no greater display of false manners than the use of flattery, madam,” Darcy answered coldly, and Miss Bingley flushed again. An awkward silence ensued.”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Darcy paused. “You would prefer me to make a more formal proposal?” “Please, Mr. Darcy. I have become quite proficient at declining marriage proposals of late. I should like to be able to say that there was one I actually accepted!”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Any life partner whom I choose must be willing to choose me in return, above all others, to hold fast in the face of any opposition, and to suffer no barrier to come between us.”
― Elaine Owen, One False Step: A Pride and Prejudice Variation