“Don't get me wrong: a happy marriage is wonderful-it's one of the greatest blessings that life can bring. But it's also true that a very great deal of it is tedious and repetitive, and if we women aren't very careful,… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“It was probably as well, she reminded herself sternly: she never seen the point of havinga boyfriend just for the sake of having one, and there were, besides, so very many other questions surrounding her life that the idea of… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“I think most places can be interesting to live in if you find a way to make them so.” — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“Do you want some help?"said Liam, rising. "No, thanks." She smiled at him, the man without a past with whom she was falling in… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“Nice for Freddie," she said. "Whoever he is. I'm Sophie, Lulu's sister." "Nice for you," he said. "Are you the sister who's getting married?"… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“Can I be Sophie instead of Charlie?" she asked. "I've had lots more practice being her." "I'd rather you were you," he said in… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“I wonder where we'll run into each other again? she said to Emma. Isn't it fun to guess?” — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“But that's the problem with causing offense, isn't it? You don't always know when you do.” — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“Of course we all want to make compromises for our spouse. That’s part of the bargain of marriage, after all. But when compromise gets… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“But best behavior, admirable as its intentions may be, was never meant to last.” — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“It was one thing to, she thought, to sit safely alone in the attic, reading the letters of happily married Grandma Jo and think… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“You know, Fee," said Liam, "I have huge admiration for Lulu and I'm hoping that you and I can be friends, too. But.." He… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“Women with sisters are always kissing each other at home, and then when they go out in public, they can’t control themselves and become… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
“Sometimes other people do have problems dealing with a strong personality, especially if it comes in a girl, which seems unfair, but I'm afraid… — Gabrielle Donnelly Copy Share Image
