Book: What Happens in London
Quotes of Book: What Happens in London
Your eyes," he murmured. "They're blue. I thought they might be, given your coloring, but it was difficult to tell from so far away."She froze, but he had to admire her adherence to purpose as she said, "I'm sure I don't know what you are talking about."He leaned in just enough so that she would notice. "Mine are brown."She looked as if she were about to make a retort, but instead she blinked, and almost appeared to be peering at him more closely. "They are," she murmured. "How odd."He wasn't sure whether her reaction was amusing or disturbing. Either way, he wasn't through provoking her. "I think the music is starting," he said. "I should find my mother," she blurted out.She was getting desperate. He liked that. Perhaps the evening would turn out to be enjoyable, after all. book-quoteCome along, Sally," she called out to her maid, who was lagging at least a dozen steps behind."it's eraly," Sally moaned."It's half seven," Olivia told her, holding steady for a few moments to allow Sally to catch up."That's early.""Normally, I would agree with you, but as it happens I believe I am turning over a new leaf. Just see how lovely it is outside. The sun is shinning, there is music in the air...""I hear no music," Sally grumbled."Birds, Sally. The birds are singing."Sally remained unconvinced. "That leaf of yours - I don't suppose you'd consider turning it back over again? book-quote
