Gaze Quote by Nora Roberts
““Keeley, Burke tells me your new trainer is a natural with the horses, with Travis and with cards as well." "And I hear he's gorgeous,too," Mo added. "Where'd you hear that?" Keeley demanded before she could bite her tongue into two. "Oh,the word gets around in our snug little world," Mo said grandly. "And Shelley Mason-one of your kids? Her sister Lorna's in my Worl History class, a huge, bore by the way. The class, that is, not Lorna, who's only a small bore.Anyway, she picked Shelley up last week from your place and got a load of the Irish hunk, so I heard all about it. Which is why I'm planning on coming over as soon as I can and getting a load of him myself." "Trevor, give your sister your pork chop so the can stuff it in her mouth." "Dad." Giggling, Mo snatched another fry. "I'm just going to look. So, Keeley, is he gorgeous? I respect your opinion more than Lorna Mason's." "He's too old for you," Keeley said, a bit more sharply than she intended and had Mo rolling her eyes. "Jeez.I don't want to marry him and have his children." Travis's laugh prevented Keeley from snapping back with something foolish. "Good thing. Now that I've found someone who comes close to replacing Paddy,I don't intend to lose him to Three Acres." "okay." Mo licked salt from her fingertip. "I'll just ogle him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Untitled manuscript by Nora Roberts, 2025
A conversation reveals teenage insecurities, attraction, and family dynamics, highlighting how gossip spreads and opinions clash in close relationships.
In simple terms: Friends discuss attraction and gossip, showing insecurities and family ties.
Recognize and address insecurities in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- high school
- family gatherings
- dating
- social media
- peer pressure
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle gossip about loved ones?
- What boundaries help protect personal feelings?
Gossip can distort perceptions and cause unnecessary conflict.