The Quaker and the Rebel Quotes

“Suddenly the breeze turned chilly. Crossing her arms over her chest, Emily wished she’d accepted the butler’s offer of a wrap. “I can be useful,” she whispered. “And you, Alexander Hunt, will be useful too.” Emily smiled. At least there’s certainly no chance of me falling in love with you, Mr. Hunt. You don’t possess an ounce of the gumption or conviction of Matthew Norton. You can keep your beautiful manners, expensive clothes, and gracious dancing. I can be coy like your belles if need be, but once I have you in the palm of my hand, you’ll be too smitten to notice a few less people around the place.”
― Mary Ellis, The Quaker and the Rebel

“Sweet as she was, Augusta Bennington always got her way.”
― Mary Ellis, The Quaker and the Rebel

“She refilled her cup from the coffee carafe.”
― Mary Ellis, The Quaker and the Rebel

“She would breakfast with Mrs. Bennington after her husband left to attend to his medical practice, and they usually shared lunch in the beautiful back garden. Emily’s sole duty was to read to Mrs. Bennington in the afternoon. She poured endless cups of Darjeeling tea and read aloud for long stretches of time. But this was no chore because she loved to hear the words of Sir Walter Scott brought to life.”
― Mary Ellis, The Quaker and the Rebel

“Since their arrival, the Amites all but bubbled over with joy to be living in a city instead of on an isolated island.”
― Mary Ellis, The Quaker and the Rebel

“After two hours, Emily stood and announced, “Tomorrow afternoon we’ll start a science unit on the edible versus poisonous plants indigenous to this area.”
― Mary Ellis, The Quaker and the Rebel