The Wager Quotes

“I thought I needed to be perfect because everyone’s eyes were watching me, and they were all comparing me to Charles. I dreaded making some misstep in front of them. So I tried to be perfect. But it hasn’t made me happy. And then I meet you, the only woman I’ve ever met who doesn’t give a fig about perfection or imperfection, who actually dares people to judge her. I think I was jealous of you.”
― Lily Maxton, The Wager

“I’m not attempting to be contrary; I simply don’t see why a woman shouldn’t speak her mind or have strong opinions or be allowed to do the things a man does.”
― Lily Maxton, The Wager

“Does that please you?” she muttered to her conscience.”
― Lily Maxton, The Wager

“An outspoken, opinionated woman who would most likely become a spinster,”
― Lily Maxton, The Wager