# Quote — Harry Turtledove, Settling Accounts: Return Engagement

> He still sounded earnest and sincere. Flora still had no doubt he meant every word he said, meant it from the bottom of his heart. She also had no doubt he didn't have any idea how irritating he was to her.

- Author: [Harry Turtledove](https://www.leafyquotes.com/harry-turtledove.md)
- Book: [Settling Accounts: Return Engagement](https://www.leafyquotes.com/harry-turtledove/settling-accounts-return-engagement.md)
- Page: 193
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/harry-turtledove/settling-accounts-return-engagement/he-still-sounded

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