Crooked House

the type to enjoy frustration and vague future dreams of bliss rather than the concrete satisfaction of the flesh.

I’ve never been so happy since. And yet—I never loved Richard as I love Roger.”

And I didn’t know how to answer that. To someone like Sophia one can give no easy meaningless reassurances.

Possibly because only the people you love can really make life unendurable to you.

I couldn't stand your doing that

She’s very hot on duty

parents cut up rough,

paid hand over fist.”

His voice was polite and steely.

“I’ve got some whisky,” he said.