Looking for inspiration

You know, I'm trying to write this story, but although it's all in my head, it's hard to get it on paper right. When that happens I usually search for inspiration in novels or short stories by great authors. One of my favorite is Daisy Miller by Henry James. Although it has a very tragic ending, it's one of the most beautiful stories I know.

Here's a part I like very much.

Daisy stood there smiling; she threw back her head and gave a little, light laugh. "I like a gentleman to be formal!" she declared.

"I assure you it's a formal offer."

"I was bound I would make you say something," Daisy went on.

"You see, it's not very difficult," said Winterbourne. "But I am afraid you are chaffing me."

"I think not, sir," remarked Mrs. Miller very gently.

"Do, then, let me give you a row," he said to the young girl.

"It's quite lovely, the way you say that!" cried Daisy.

"It will be still more lovely to do it."