The English Witch (Trevelyan Family 2)

"What a shocking poor memory you've got, madam. You've even forgotten that you never did accomplish my ruination. I suppose," he breathed, as he pulled her face down to his, "I shall have to spend the rest of my life helping you remember these...matters."

She sighed, and in a very bored and weary sort of way, agreed, "Yes, my love, and how very tiresome for you—"

She was permitted to say no more...and very soon thereafter was so agreeably occupied that she forgot what she'd intended to say.