“Dear Mrs Chiley," said Lucilla, "it doesn't matter in the least what you wear; there are only to be gentlemen, you, know, and one never dresses for gentlemen. (...) Their vanity is something dreadful-but it is one of my principles… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“There is a great deal in choosing colours that go well with one's complexion. People think of that for their dresses, but not for… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“Dear Mrs Chiley," said Lucilla, "it doesn't matter in the least what you wear; there are only to be gentlemen, you, know, and one… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“Then there rose up before her a vision of a parish saved, a village reformed, a county reorganised, and a triumphant election at the… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“At first, I always make it a point to give in to the prejudices of society. That is how I have always been so… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“... Miss Marjoribanks was of the numerous class of religionists who keep up civilities with heaven, and pay all the proper attentions, and show… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“As she stepped into the steamboat at Dover which was to convey her to scenes so new, Lucilla felt more and more that she… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
“Jeanie Deans, to our thinking, is the cream and perfection of Scott's work. She is tenfold more, because in all ordinary circumstances she would… — Mrs. Oliphant Copy Share Image
