Diana Wynne Jones

The heart went in. As soon as it had disappeared, Howl stirred about. He gave a loud groan and rolled over onto his face. “Hell’s teeth!” he said. “I’ve got a hangover!”

“And you’ll exploit me,” Sophie said.

“And then you’ll cut up all my suits to teach me,” said Howl.

To which Martha always retorted that she would end up disgustingly rich without having to marry anybody.

“So that’s settled then!”

bustle off to bargain

Jane Farrier was a perfect disgrace the way she did her hair.

Fanny was out bargaining, or trying to whip up custom,

You have mysterious allure,”

It was very odd.

she was going to faint.