Affair Quote by Judith McNaught
““When I came back from lunch and found out you'd been reassigned to Nick, I went up to be certain that you were doing all right. Mary told me that you'd just gone into Nick's office, so I opened the door and looked in to see if you needed rescuing. There you were-smiling angelically at him while you gave him messages from other women and turned down his offer of an 'affair.'" Resting his head against the back of his chair, Jim closed his eyes and laughed. "Oh Lauren, you were magnificent! I was just about to leave when you pushed him too far and told him you'd call him when your daughter was of age, so that he could, er, initiate her,as I gather he initiated you?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Judith McNaught, 1995
A woman cleverly manipulates a man’s advances, using wit and moral boundaries to protect herself and others.
In simple terms: She outsmarts a predatory suitor.
Key Takeaway
Use humor and firm limits to deflect unwanted pressure.
Themes
power dynamics
gender
boundaries
wit
Mood
defiant
amused
empowered
Type
dialogue
narrative
character‑driven
When to use this quote
- office romance
- unwanted advances
- social gatherings
- protecting reputation
Key Concepts
manipulation
ethical resistance
self‑advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance humor with seriousness when setting limits?
- What alternatives exist if humor fails?
A Different Perspective
Her tactics may not work with more aggressive or less empathetic individuals.
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