Don't sound so surprised. I have sensible moments, you know. - Elizabeth Peters

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my nature does not lend itself to the meekness required of a wife in our society. I could not endure a man who would let himself be ruled by me, and I would not endure a man who tried to rule me.

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Crocodile on the Sandbank · 1988 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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...Peabody had better retire to her bed; she is clearly in need of recuperative sleep, she has not made a sarcastic remark for fully ten minutes.

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Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.

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The Serpent on the Crown · March 28, 2006 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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