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Elaine Dundy Quotes

Elaine Dundy quotes about thanks

American Novelist August 1, 1921 – May 1, 2008

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Please forgive me, but I've never had to change my mind so often at such short notice in my whole life. It's quite breathtaking. You see, first I thought you wanted my body, then I thought you wanted my love, then my life even, happily-ever-after and all that sort of thing, and now it turns out it is merely my money. Oh, Teddy, darling, thank you, thank you.' ... For what?' ... For restoring my cynicism. I was too young to lose it. Elaine Dundy
What did I feel? Appalled. Astonished. Bewildered. I thought I was doing so well. I thought I was charming the hell out of him. I thought I had him eating out of my hand. Well: I thought I was getting away with it. I might have known. There is always a catch. But suddenly I felt very very young, like a child. Suddenly I wanted to run to - God knows whom, maybe God Himself - why is there never a face I can put to whom I want to run? - and cry, 'But I thought he liked me. All I want... Elaine Dundy
Thanks for the hint," I laughed. "And thanks for the invitation too. Only I don't know if I can make it - " I stalled automatically, marveling at the strength of my reflex - the never-appear-too-eager one, for of course nothing would have stopped me. Elaine Dundy
Elaine Dundy quote: "Oh, Teddy, darling, thank you, thank you, for restoring my..."
Oh, Teddy, darling, thank you, thank you, for restoring my cynicism. I was too young to lose it. Elaine Dundy

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