Honeymoon Hiatus: Name That Quote 12

I realize, too late, how some of these quotes might be read. I promise that there hasn’t been a night when I haven’t come home — honeymoon or otherwise! I just like this book and wanted to include it here. I wish I had included more women in these posts, but this author’s a true giant of Irish lit.

I wakened quickly and sat up in bed abruptly. It is only when I am anxious that I awaken easily and for a minute I did not know why my heart was beating faster than usual. Then I remembered. The old reason. He had not come home….