quick-get-away

Updated: May 21, 2025

"Patty!" She went right over to him and put her hands on his shoulders. "And if you won't," she said, "I'll offer myself instead!" His arms went around her like a flash at that, and he kissed her. I've seen a good many kisses in my day, the spring-house walk being a sort of lover's lane, but they were generally of the quick-get-away variety. This was different.

Mary Roberts Rinehart - Where There's a Will