Beatrix, do you know what happens to girls who ask such naughty questions?”
“They’re ravished in haylofts?” she inquired hopefully.

“Cat doesn’t have to work. She’s a woman of independent means. I settled enough …”

“But I think if it's the right person, you wouldn't have to work so hard at inti…”

“Oh, all right,” she said balefully, beginning to shake all over. “I’ll admit it…”

“Here, I’ll read his explanation. ‘Your success in capturing the heart of Lord W…”