Improper Relations Quotes

“I love her beyond reason.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“Tell me about yourself.' A strange thing for a husband to ask a wife.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“May we do it again? She sounds remarkably bright and cheerful. 'And I didn't bleed. My mother said I would experience great agony.'

'Half an hour.'

'I beg your pardon? Your mumbling.'

Eyes closed, I attempt to enunciate a little more clearly. 'In half an hour or so. Probably. And your mother was misinformed.'

'What am I suppose to do in the meantime?'

'Oh. Read a Sermon. Embroider something”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“I regret it is not possible to marry by post.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“I mumble my vows, Shad mutters his, and I wonder what would happen if I lunged for the door like a wild animal seeking its freedom. I could probably outrun his one-legged friend, but Shad has something of the greyhound about him.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“But I regret to inform you that you are probably not dying'

'As you will.' I take a swig from the bottle of brandy, my teeth chattering against it. I don't have the energy to argue; I must save my strength for my imminent demise.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“This must be the most embarrassing moment in my life. I am glad I am too ill to appreciate it fully.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations