His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair. "My enfant," he said, "duchesses do not dance on chairs, nor do they call their brothers 'imbécile'." Léonie's twinkled irrepressibly. "I do," she said firmly.


These Old Shades (ed. Random House, 2011) - ISBN: 9781446456552

Georgette Heyer Quotes

His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair. My enfant, he said, duchesses do not dance on chairs, nor do they call their brothers...

His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair. My enfant, he said, duchesses do not dance on chairs, nor do they call their brothers...

His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair. My enfant, he said, duchesses do not dance on chairs, nor do they call their brothers...

His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair. My enfant, he said, duchesses do not dance on chairs, nor do they call their brothers...