The Fortunes of the Farrells Quotes

“But oh, Mollie, shall we all four be praying, one against the other, each one wanting to disappoint the others, and keep the Court for himself”
― Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, The Fortunes of the Farrells

“There is a sadness about turning over the leaf and ending another chapter of life”
― Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, The Fortunes of the Farrells

“It was not possible for a girl to find herself thrown into close companionship with two young men, and not wonder in the recesses of her heart if perchance friendship might not eventually develop into something warmer”
― Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, The Fortunes of the Farrells

“Perhaps, when one is quite old and staid, it is easy to sit through a service and never think of self; but it is difficult when one is young. I used to be miserable because every time I had a new hat or dress, or anything that was fresh, I couldn’t help remembering it and being pleased that I looked so nice, and hoping that other people liked it too but when I thought it over I came to the conclusion that it was only natural”
― Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, The Fortunes of the Farrells