To Conquer Pride Quotes

“No. I have had my staff see to it that the kitchen is well stocked with prepared foods.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Forgive me. I just find it humorous that we seem to be particularly adept at misunderstanding one another.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“The dining room was awash with candlelight as the extended party gathered for the evening meal.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“And does my sister return these sentiments?”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Perhaps. But I could never marry you without his blessing. Not now. Not knowing how much your family means to you.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Elizabeth, as gratified as I am by your acceptance, I feel I must ask… What of your father? Will he grant us his consent? I know he was not best pleased with me after our meeting in Town.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Mr. Darcy, it is not my intention to cause you any more pain. But I feel I must be honest. I cannot marry you.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Never did I imagine that you might misinterpret my feelings, or the reason for my refusal.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Darcy’s frown deepened. “But… surely you cannot think that I did not wish to marry you?”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Forgive me, Miss Bennet. I do not take your meaning.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“They had barely spoken since the day he had snapped at her in his study—the day she had come to him offering comfort, and he had turned her away. He could still see the hurt in her eyes… How she must detest him now.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Darcy’s jaw tightened and he looked away. Blast! He should have anticipated his cousin’s meddling and planned accordingly.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“That is kind of you, Mrs. Reynolds, but I am certain that will not be necessary. At home, I share a maid with all my sisters and am accustomed to managing mostly on my own.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“one of the maids was curled into an armchair, also asleep.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“Much like himself, his sister was never easy in the company of strangers, and the idea of having someone completely unknown to her in her chambers day and night, attending to her in a most intimate manner had agitated her”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“How is Miss Darcy? Have you seen her this morning?” Mrs. Gardiner asked, returning to Elizabeth’s side and leaning down to twist several locks around the hot metal. “I have not. I hope she is feeling better. I”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“It is just that my sister is not accustomed to being on her own, especially when she is unwell.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride

“He had made no secret of the fact that he found her family beneath his notice and the behavior of her younger sisters in every way unsuitable.”
― Jennifer Altman, To Conquer Pride