Philippa Holds Court Quotes

“He was standing nearer to her than he ever had, and he held her gaze, pausing until her breath was suspended in anticipation of his response. “If I had a wife, she should have access to every paper and book in my house that might possibly interest her. And I would speak with her on any topic she should wish. My protection would be shown in a different, more gallant manner, and not in keeping any knowledge from her that she might wish to gain.”
― JENNIE GOUTET, Philippa Holds Court