“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 be much less interesting to us than a score of beautiful Rowenas, than even Flora or… — 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
