A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter Quotes

“You need to pick your battles once you’re the wrong side of thirty.”
― Alice Coldbreath, A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter

“Albert being the expert on husbandly reactions,” Clem could not help himself from retorting.  Albert was an annoying little fucker as far as Clem was concerned.”
― Alice Coldbreath, A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter

“Clem beheld her with a feeling he was starting to feel familiar with.  A sort of mingled horror and awe.”
― Alice Coldbreath, A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter

“I was never the greatest boxer,” Clem Dabney continued in his mellow, pleasant voice.  “But I could always draw a crowd.” “I expect they all wanted to see you punched in the face,” Theo answered thoughtfully.  “I know I would.” “Theo!”  Her sister was horrified. “Oh dear, did I say that out loud?” Theo asked pulling a face.”
― Alice Coldbreath, A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter