Dare to Refuse Such a Man Quotes

“I repeat,” replied Lizzy, her voice nearly a shout and her fists clenched tightly by her sides, “I will never marry anyone except Mr Darcy.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Since my cousin Collins has proven to be no better than a savage ape, I have dissolved that betrothal and approved another in its place.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Forgive me, Lizzy. Forgive me.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Forgive me, Lizzy.” His apology was the barest of whispers and full of shame.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“She hit him every place she could reach—the crown of his head, his face, his shoulders, the arms he had thrown up in defence”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Or should he then continue with his original plan to unite Lizzy to Collins, despite Collins’s brutal inclinations?”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“As a young girl, she had never suspected him of such cruelty and was disgusted to see it so plainly displayed now. “He will return.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Darcy warned him, through gritted teeth, “I would be very careful, sir, lest you say that which I cannot overlook.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Bingley shook his sister until she wobbled like a rag doll. “Caroline! Get control of yourself, for God’s sake!”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“He would purchase this Mrs Philips a new carriage once he and Elizabeth were properly married.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Her mother had become their general in this Great Bennet War, as Elizabeth had come to consider it, when she had marshalled her girls together against their father.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“But know that what I said before is the absolute truth. I will never forgive you for this.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“I regret that it is not possible for your suit to continue as Elizabeth is betrothed to another. Please consider your acquaintance with her dissolved forthwith.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Before Mr Darcy could ruin their precious moment, Elizabeth boldly blocked his apology with another kiss.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“As Darcy neared enough to touch her, he spread his arms wide to capture the elusive nymph he had yearned for these many weeks. She would not escape him again.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“His lungs, likewise, suddenly refused to draw breath as the taunting vision materialised before him in a light blue silk gown he remembered fondly.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“but after so much betrayal at his hands Elizabeth could never quite think of Mr Bennet the same way again.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Suddenly, Elizabeth recalled a conversation over the dinner table in which Mr Collins had disdained her help, against the advice of the gentleman before her, and she was softened somewhat with gratitude towards her father.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“was hoping, if you are not still too incensed with your poor, remorseful Papa, you might take a look and offer your own suggestions.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“And I am heartily sorry for it. Especially for my role in what Mr Collins has done.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“am certain I will be able to forgive you at some future date,”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“I cannot speak for Elizabeth and whether or not you will ever experience her forgiveness, but know now, sir, you will never have mine.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“This stupid, pompous man was not entirely to blame for what he erroneously believed—that fault lay at her father’s door”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“Am I to understand you wish for me to beat my daughter into submission?” Collins swallowed thickly and licked his lips. “Lady Catherine s-says it is not inappropriate in situations such as”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“As a young girl, she had never suspected him of such cruelty and was disgusted to see it so plainly displayed now.”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man

“her dear papa as a hateful ogre”
― Mary Smythe, Dare to Refuse Such a Man