How we cite our quotes:
Quote #7
“’Tis no use, William,” she said now. “You and I would always be uneasy, all of our lives. We would always be hoping for the other one to be different, and always being disappointed when it didn’t happen. No matter how hard I tried, I know I could never care about the things that seems so important to you.” (20.35)
Kit and William call off their courtship. Why are the two so ill-matched?
Quote #8
On a Lecture Day in April two marriage intentions were announced together in the Meeting House. John Holbrook and Mercy Wood. William Ashby and Judith Wood.
Looks like there’s been some partner swapping going on. In what ways is each couple suited for each other?
Quote #9
“There’ll be a house someday, in Saybrook, or here in Wethersfield if you like. I’ve thought of nothing else all winter. In November we’ll sail south to the Indies. In the summer – ”
“In the summer Hannah and I will have a garden!” (21.42-43)
Kit is getting married to Nat. What makes them an appropriate couple?