POLDARK SENTENCE STARTERS (14/?)
from season 2, episode 6. amend wording as needed!
“who else can i depend on?”
“i do not feel the cold.”
“i must learn to grow a thicker skin.”
“do not hesitate to call upon me…”
“don’t trouble yourself.”
“a crying waste of life, don’t you think?”
“so, it’s against your principles? nay, ‘tis against your pride!”
“i’ll be here to catch you.”
“you’ve no notion how much your visits have helped me through.”
“the attachment’s bad, i know - and it’s my weakness that i cannot shake it.”
“no doubt it will end badly i’ll have my just deserts.”
“it seems fate does as it pleases, and it has nothing to do with strength or weakness shown.”
“the quirks of fate, which make nonsense of all our striving…”
“good luck with that, old hag.”
“you look pale - are you unwell?”
“entertaining on a grand scale is not my preference.”
“as your friend, it’s the very least i can do.”
“[NAME] continues to vex society.”
“as head of the [NAME] family, these things are expected of him!”
“it seems to me that having a husband is a bit like going to church.”
“you either believe in something or you don’t.”
“why don’t you smile, [NAME]?”
“it’s important for a lady to look her best.”
“did my letters not satisfy you?”
“forgive me - i’m a little at sea.”
“all i know for certain is, i’m my own mistress, yet no freer to follow my heart.”
“i’m here. and you’re here. perhaps that all that matters.”
“charity is a noble impulse, but should it not begin at home?”
“the poor will always be in greater need of attention than the rich.”
“i’ve no wish to become a society pet.”
“would you have me pretend to be other than i am?”
“i would have you believe that you’re better than you think.”
“any man will betray his friends if the price is right.”
“do i have your consent?”
“you’re very well informed…”
“you are your own mistress now.”
“if my conduct so bothers you, would it not be better for me to quit this house and live elsewhere?”
“don’t you think we had better change the subject?”
“i think it may do me good to have some varied company.”
“i wish i could help you.”
“there’s nothing to be done, is there?”
“in what way do you consider that offensive?”
“you cannot be ignorant of the ways of the world.”
“until now, i’ve suffered your comments with a due degree of civility - but there are limits.”
“god knows, i’ve never given you cause to suppose me a fortune hunter.”
“you will leave this house now and you will never return.”
“your control may be exercised within these walls, but not beyond.”
“i see i have gravely mistaken your character.”
“at least now we understand each other.”
“london is so diverting - i may well take a house for the season next year.”
“society deserves to see more of its rarest treasures - yourself included.”
“i would hate to think i was taking advantage of our friendship.”
“you’re an accomplished rider.”
“clearly such talents would be wasted in city life.”
“to a man of talent, anything is possible.”
“without you, nothing is possible.”
“allow me to assist you in choosing a suitable gown.”
“if you think you’re to play the hero and face this alone, you’re greatly mistook.”
“i need your assurance that no one else will learn of this arrangement.”
“we are gentlemen, after all.”
“what else were you not to tell me?”
“you had nothing for christmas - not even my attention.”
“‘tis enough if you still care for me.”
“so you are not to be rid of me, my love.”
“so i am not to be rid of you, my love.”