Quote by Margaret Westhaven

““It might not be so unpleasant, you know, to do me one or two favours in exchange for becoming a famous authoress.””

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“Was tomorrow going to see the end of her long-guarded virginity?”

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“The real world isn't like one of those lending library novels that you ladies read--and write--so avidly.”

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“It's a simple domestic tale, about a girl who has problems getting married, and how she deals with her relations and friends. Miss Dalrymple…

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“...it would seem that whoever did write this book knows you very well. You appear in it, sir. As...as the hero.”

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“I recall how I suspected at the time that my young friend was indulging in her first bout of calf love.”

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“...Great-Uncle Powell, an archaeologist, had spent most of his time digging about in foreign parts.”

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“...ever since she had read the girl's novel, a piece of artistry that struck her as wish-fulfilment at its most blatant...”

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“I believe that books must go through a fairly slow birthing process...”

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“I swear, Papa, I'd give my virtue if it would get my novels published,' she exclaimed in vexation. 'I'm certain we've tried everything else.”

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“Really, the insufferable conceit of the man. How dared he have the unutterable gall to know how her knees weakened at the sight of…

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“What do you say to furthering our cousinly relationship by a drive in the Park this afternoon?”

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