In Milady's Chamber Quotes

“Having never had dealings with Bow Street, Lady Fieldhurst was not quite certain what to expect: perhaps a stout fellow past his prime, befuddled with sleep or spirits, with a bulbous red nose—the same sort as might be found in any number of watchmen’s boxes across the metropolis. The individual who entered the room in [the footman's] wake, however, was very nearly her own age. To be sure, his nose was somewhat crooked, as if it had been broken at some point, but it was far from bulbous, and it was certainly not red. He was quite tall, almost gangly, with curling brown hair tied at the nape of his neck in an outmoded queue. He wore an unfashionably shallow-crowned hat and a black swallow-tailed coat of good cloth but indifferent cut; indeed, his only claim to fashion lay in the quizzing glass which hung round his neck from a black ribbon, and which he now raised, the resulting magnification revealing his eyes to be a warm brown. Julia might have been much reassured as to his competence, had it not been for the fact that his mouth hung open as from a rusty hinge.”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber

“Pickett, feeling a slight pressure on his sleeve, glanced down to discover her ladyship's black-gloved hand resting in the curve of his elbow, and for a moment heard all heaven's bells bursting forth in glorious melody. He was slightly embarrassed to realize that it was only the bells of the 'Dolphin' and her sisters ships, in combination with the church bells of St. John at Wapping marking the hour.”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber

“He tucked the handkerchief back into his pocket with a much lighter heart. He would see her again, and that was enough---for now.”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber

“Mrs. Catchpole broke off abruptly, returning Pickett's limpid gaze with eyes narrowed in suspicion. Oh, I see what you're about, Johnny! You're trying to pull my leg! Pickett, who could think of few pastimes which held less appeal, suppressed a shudder at the mental image which rose to his brain.”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber

“It was unforgivable of me to foist myself on you in such a condition, my lady, and if I said or did anything to offend you--. If Mr. Pickett? She echoed in tones of exaggerated surprise. Do you truly not remember? The Runner's bleary eyes opened wide, his expression so replete with mortification that she could only wonder what the poor man might imagine he had done.”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber

“Your name, he said with great deliberation, ish Julia. Yes, it is, she agreed, somewhat surprised...My name, he continued in the same serious vein, ish John. Suppressing a smile, the viscountess managed a very creditable curtsey...They both begin with J, he said, with the air of one revealing an important discovery.”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber

“intention of selling the article”
― Sheri Cobb South, In Milady's Chamber