“I wish you'd let my missus introduce you to one of her available lady friends." "Absolutely not. I appreciate the thought, but no. I'm not lonely or starved for feminine companionship." "What if I guarantee Margaret won't pester you with matchmaker questions?" "You cannot guarantee such a thing. She will pester me. It is a woman's nature.” Victorian Era Murder Mystery Book:Silk Source: Silk
“Apology accepted. If you're finished Mrs. Porter ---" "Allegra." "Fine. If you're finished, Allegra, I'd like to go." "I'm not." Good Lord, but the woman was a blister that refused to pop.” Victorian Era Murder Mystery Book:Silk Source: Silk
“Deciphering the rabbit warren that made up the minds of most women was never his strong suit. All he could do was ask for clarification. "Allegra, are you flirting with me?" Her thumb stopped its stroking. "Um, yes. Am I not doing it right?” Victorian Era Murder Mystery Book:Silk Source: Silk
“I see. Because I'm not hideous, not a drunkard, and appear to bathe regularly, you picked me. How you flatter me.” Victorian Era Murder Mystery Book:Silk Source: Silk
“Faith leaned closer, inches from his face, her loips a hands breadth from his. She shook her head side to side a bit faster than the average metronome and waggled a finger back and forth. "They not going to find out though, are they? He stared into merry eyes almost as dark as his coffee. The devil was a woman and Faith one of her most beautiful minions.” Victorian Era Murder Mystery Book:Silk Source: Silk