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“Anthony: Now lower your dress a little- Roslynn: Anthony! Anthony: This is no time for offended modesty... You're the distraction. Roslynn: Och, well, in that case. Anthony: That's quite low enough, my dear... Roslynn: I was only trying to help, Anthony: Commendable, but we want the chap to ogle you, not bust his breeches.”

Quote by Johanna Lindsey

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Johanna Lindsey

Johanna Lindsey is an American author known for her romance novels. Born on March 10, 1952, she has been publishing bestsellers since her first novel in 1979. more

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