“One of the benefits of travelling is that you learn what you truly value when you are home. And little things that you might take for granted are sweeter, softer, larger, and infinitely better for the experience of not having them.”

“It's funny how many little things you get used to - attached to, even - and never realize until you travel abroad and those things are not available.”

“In order to understand something really and truly well, you must know where it came from. There is no other way to appreciate its value.”

“When you get to Lady Kincaid's house, don't leave until you've had a chance to talk to the man, even if you have to drag him by the ear. It may take a bit of persistence."Sophie grinned, feeling better already. "That I have in abundance.”

“You learn a lot about a person by the way he plays cards."Then it was a good thing no one had seen her play.”

“I’ve noticed that women often have a desire to change men, even the ones they love.”“I’ve noticed that, too.” Dougal frowned. “Which is odd, when you think about it. Because if you didn’tlike the way a man is, why would you attach yourself to him to begin with?”

“Furthermore, there's marshland on the other side of these hills. No one can even live near it, because the mist produces ill humors.""Ill humors?""Yes.The entire place is encircled in thick forest, too." She lowered her voice. "They say there are wolves there,the size of humans.""I like wolves," Dougal said mildly. "The larger, the better."She blinked."They're great sport for hunting. And I am an avid hunter." He glanced across her, lingering at certain areas. "As you may have guessed.”