“I stifled a sigh and ignored the Imprinted Drunk Vision Girl.”
“left lipstick imprints the shape of grateful, rubbery sighs...”
“And in the air around her, the echo of all those stifled hearts, trapped spirits, fluttered and sighed and breathed.”
“He'll admit to his feelings when he's in his cups."The valet nodded. "That's true, ma'am. If we could get him drunk."Clara stifled a laugh. "I am not certain I would want a man who has to be drunk to admit his love for me.”
“A grief without a pang, void, dark and drear,A drowsy, stifled, unimpassioned grief,Which finds no natural outlet or relief,In word, or sigh, or tear.”
“Nice girl who knew cars. Wow. I stared at her face harder, wishing I knew how to make it work. C’mon, Jake – imprint already.”