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All stories about monsters contain a scene in which the monster sees himself in a mirror. Remember Frankenstein’s monster, startled by his reflection in a forest pool? That is when he realizes his monstrousness.
Even as a little girl, Mary had not cried easily. She had learned long ago that life was difficult. One had to live it with courage and common sense; it did not reward sentimentality.
“I’ve never held with men, and that’s a fact. Footmen are ornamental in white stockings for dinner service, but not as useful as a good scullery maid.
Because we’re unusual enough without drawing additional attention to ourselves.
As soon as you start speaking French, I know it’s going to be expensive.
No wonder men did not want women to wear bloomers. What could women accomplish if they did not have to continually mind their skirts, keep them from dragging in the mud or getting trampled on the steps of an omnibus? If they had pockets! With pockets, women could conquer the world!
Clothing is one means of enforcing women’s social and political subordination.
