Ruby McBride Quotes

“Hands on hips she”
― Freda Lightfoot, Ruby McBride

“thought he meant to make his escape, to vanish quietly before the police or the householder decided to investigate what mischief he’d been up to in there: either seducing the parlour maid or stealing the silver.”
― Freda Lightfoot, Ruby McBride

“gaze now was thoughtful and filled with pity. ‘How old are you, love? If’n you don’t mind me asking. I’d like to help you look after them babbies but, as you can see, me hands is a bit full already. And once I’ve weaned this little ‘un, I’ll have to get back to work meself. Old Maggie upstairs’ll watch childer fer me in return for a few handouts.’ ‘Oh, that’s all right. I can manage, thank you. I’m nearly sixteen,’ Ruby lied. Mare’s eyebrows lifted slightly in disbelief, then she gave a gentle sigh. ‘Well, you’re welcome to stop on till you find yer feet, but even if you finds a proper job like, getting paid a living wage that’ll keep a family is well-nigh impossible. Make you old before yer time bosses do, allus clipping a bit off here, cutting a penny off there. Just when you think you’re sorted you find you can’t afford to pay the rent and eat. Not both at the same time anyroad.’ ‘We’ll manage. I’m sure we will.’ ‘Happen so.’ The sadness”
― Freda Lightfoot, Ruby McBride