--- title: "2 Boarding house Quotes By Charlotte McPherren" description: "2 Boarding house quotes by Charlotte McPherren. Plus more from Charlotte McPherren and more Boarding house sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e4/charlotte-mcpherren-7005_another-man_if-you-aren-t-in-love-willow-vaughn-then_13903.jpg" --- > [“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham." Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up from the laundry tub. Miriam stood before her with her fists planted on her hips. "Now, Miriam, I-"…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/if-you-aren-t-in-love-willow-vaughn-then-my-name-isn-t-miriam-brigham/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e4/charlotte-mcpherren-7005_another-man_if-you-aren-t-in-love-willow-vaughn-then_13903.jpg) > [“That's all well and good,but my concern is for Willow. I think she's beginning to realize that she both needs and wants the respect and companionship of the women in this town. And frankly, a man with your reputation can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/that-s-all-well-and-good-but-my-concern-is-for-willow-i-think-she-s/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2a/charlotte-mcpherren-7005_friendship_that-s-all-well-and-good-but-my-concern_1683931.jpg) ## More by Charlotte McPherren > [“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham." Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up from the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/if-you-aren-t-in-love-willow-vaughn-then-my-name-isn-t-miriam-brigham/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Lord,it's hot in here!" she exclaimed, waving a bedraggled towel in front of her face. "Wouldn't mind a swim myself." Paying him no mind,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/lord-it-s-hot-in-here-she-exclaimed-waving-a-bedraggled-towel-in/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“I brought you here to indulge in a little fantasy of mine," he said, spreading kisses down her slender neck. "The very first time…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-brought-you-here-to-indulge-in-a-little-fantasy-of-mine-he-said/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Then I remembered what my brothers taught me and tried to knee his...Well, you know." "From firsthand experience," Rider replied with a nod.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/then-i-remembered-what-my-brothers-taught-me-and-tried-to-knee-his/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Without thinking, she delivered a stinging slap, all her hurt and disappointment behind the impact. The imprint of her hand on his cheek shocked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/without-thinking-she-delivered-a-stinging-slap-all-her-hurt-and/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Above the rustic stone fireplace was a deer's head-but not an everyday deer's head. This mangy thing surveyed the room with a huge toothy…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/above-the-rustic-stone-fireplace-was-a-deer-s-head-but-not-an/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“I suppose that woman is the reason you've gone all fee-male on us, ain't it?" Gavin guffawed at his father's query. "Hell,Pa, ain't you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-suppose-that-woman-is-the-reason-you-ve-gone-all-fee-male-on-us-ain/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“He'd put his brand on her and had sealed both their fates. What they shared was rare and beautiful and one taste would never…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/he-d-put-his-brand-on-her-and-had-sealed-both-their-fates-what-they/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Listen," he said still breathing hard, "I'm sorry. I have no right to lecture you." His voice warmed with a devastating smile and his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/listen-he-said-still-breathing-hard-i-m-sorry-i-have-no-right-to/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“And a more crude lot was never born.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/and-a-more-crude-lot-was-never-born/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Then I realized I loved you. That was awful." "Awful!" "Loving you and knowing I couldn't have you was tearing me apart. Though I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/then-i-realized-i-loved-you-that-was-awful-awful-loving-you-and/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Well,what if you can't get to your reticule in time?" she wondered aloud. "What would you do then, stand there and scream?" "Well,there is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/well-what-if-you-can-t-get-to-your-reticule-in-time-she-wondered/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“As much as they loved each other, Willow and Gavin had seldom seen eye to eye on anything. And now was obviously no exception.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/as-much-as-they-loved-each-other-willow-and-gavin-had-seldom-seen-eye/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“You know, we should really unbutton your pants before Mr. Happy down there gets quite so gladsome." Rider chuckled but removed his boots first,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/you-know-we-should-really-unbutton-your-pants-before-mr-happy-down/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) > [“Hell and damnation! Is that your destiny?" Willow's eyes flew open as she shot out of the church pew. Her voluminous hymnal crashed to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/hell-and-damnation-is-that-your-destiny-willow-s-eyes-flew-open-as/) [Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/boarding-house/charlotte-mcpherren/#itemlist", "name": "2 Boarding house Quotes By Charlotte McPherren", "numberOfItems": 2, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham.\" Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up from the laundry tub. Miriam stood before her with her fists planted on her hips. \"Now, Miriam, I-\" \"No sense denying it, young lady. You've got that dreamy dazed glow about you. Rider Sinclair isn't much better, the way he hangs around you,like a bee drawn to honey. He's always holding your hand or throwing his arm around you when he thinks I'm not looking.\" \"Well,even if I were in love, it wouldn't change anything. I still don't want another man to look after, and I don't need one looking out for me either. I can take care of myself!\" \"Course, you can!\" Miriam agreed, picking the last sheet out of the rinse water and wringing it out. \"Most women can. Look at me, I run a boarding house and support myself just fine. But let me tell you something. That lonely bed of mine is mighty cold on winter nights, even here in the territory.\" Willow blushed and concentrated on her hands where they rested on the edge of the tub. \"Willow,\" Miriam continued, \"you've been managing your pa just fine since he got home. A husband isn't any more difficult to manage than a father, unless, of course, you're married to a no-good lout.\" Willow dried her hands on the wide white apron around her middle. \"But, Miriam, if I don't marry, then I don't have to bother finagling a man to my way of doing things. Staying single makes a hell of a lot more sense!\" \"Watch the cursing, young lady. \" Miriam slung the sheet over the line and returned to help Willow with the wash tub. They each grapped a handle and carried it a few feet before setting it down to rest their arms a moment. \"Willow, use your noggin, will you? Part of the fun of being a woman is wrapping some big, handsome hunk of a man around your little finger. You do have to use your good sense, though, and realize when you're wrong and he's right. Of course\"-Miriam chuckled-\"that won't be too often. \"And you have to be careful not to hurt a man's feelings overly much. Men are funny creatures. 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I think she's beginning to realize that she both needs and wants the respect and companionship of the women in this town. And frankly, a man with your reputation can only hurt her. Not that I think you'd deliberately cause her harm. I don't. But the girl already has several black marks against her and your attentions could very well add to her problems.Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?\" Rider plowed his fingers through his jet hair. \"Yes, you'd like me to stay clear of her. I understand,but I'm afraid I can't do that. Look, I know it's asking a lot,but you'll have to trust me where Willow Vaughn is concerned. I promise you that she'll come to no harm from me.\" \"Trust,Mr. Sinclair,is something to be earned.\" \"I know,and I hope you'll give me time to earn yours. But if you want me to pack up and find another place to stay, I'll understand.\" She considered that a moment. \"No,\" she finally answered. \"It would serve no purpose. This town has become a haven for every outlaw in the country and if every boarding house and hotel in Tombstone emptied out the disreputables, they'd soon go broke. I doubt I'll be held accountable for housing one more. Besides, at least this way,I can keep an eye on you.\" Rider smiled and stood, politely helping her to her feet. \"Thanks. And by the way, for what it's worth, I'm not an outlaw.\" \"If I truly believed you were, young man, you'd know it.\" \"I'm very sorry for any trouble I might have caused you, Mrs. Brigham. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to change my clothes and saddle the horses.\" Rider walked to the parlor doors, glancing back over his shoulder as Miriam added, \"You've asked me to trust you,Mr. Sinclair. Don't disappoint me or I guarantee you'll be sorry. I may be a woman, and not a young one at that, but I still have a few good tricks up my sleeve. If Willow suffers so much as a broken fingernail on your account, you'll have me to answer to.\" Rider inclined his head and opened the door to leave. \"I'll do my best, ma'am, but much depends on the young lady.\" Knowing he'd already said more than he should, he turned and left.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Charlotte McPherren" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/that-s-all-well-and-good-but-my-concern-is-for-willow-i-think-she-s/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2a/charlotte-mcpherren-7005_friendship_that-s-all-well-and-good-but-my-concern_1683931.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2a/charlotte-mcpherren-7005_friendship_that-s-all-well-and-good-but-my-concern_1683931.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2a/charlotte-mcpherren-7005_friendship_that-s-all-well-and-good-but-my-concern_1683931.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“That's all well and good,but my concern is for Willow. 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