“Anthony could actually feel the tips of his ears turning red with barely leashed rage. “You, madam, are a menace to society.” She opened her mouth as if to return the insult, but instead she just offered him an almost frighteningly devious smile and turned to the dog and said, “Shake, Newton.”

“Anthony could actually feel the tips of his ears turning red with barely leashed rage. “You, madam, are a menace to society.” She opened her mouth as if to return the insult, but instead she just offered him an almost frighteningly devious smile and turned to the dog and said, “Shake, Newton.”

— Julia Quinn