I would give much to see you fleeing in terror from a matchmaking mother,' remarked Anthea wistfully. 'Or, indeed, from anyone. But as you are utterly brazen–' 'Nay!' '… and in need of a set-down–' 'I'm not in need of that, lass, for I'm getting one,' he interpolated ruefully.
( Georgette Heyer )
[ The Unknown Ajax ]
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