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Children Quote by Julie Garwood

“Children," Johanna drawled out. "They're such a joy. When you get married and have a family of your own, you'll understand what I'm saying. You are going to get married someday, aren't you, Keith?" "Aye, m'lady," he answered. "Next summer as a matter of fact. Bridgid MacCoy has agreed to become my…” quote by Julie Garwood
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““Children," Johanna drawled out. "They're such a joy. When you get married and have a family of your own, you'll understand what I'm saying. You are going to get married someday, aren't you, Keith?" "Aye, m'lady," he answered. "Next summer as a matter of fact. Bridgid MacCoy has agreed to become my wife." "Oh." She couldn't quite hide her disappointment. She turned her gaze down the table and settled on Michael as a possibility. He caught her staring at him. He smiled. She nodded. "Children," she began again. "They're wonderful, aren't they, Michael?" "If you say so, m'lady." "Oh, I do say," she replied. "When you get married, you'll understand. You do plan to marry someday, don't you, Michael?" "Eventually," he answered with a shrug. "Have you anyone in mind?" "Are you matchmaking, m'lady?" Keith asked. "Why would you think that?" "I'll marry Helen when I'm ready," Michael interjected. "I've told her I will, and she agreed to wait." Johanna frowned. The possibilities were becoming a bit limited. She turned to Niall. "Children…" she began. "She is matchmaking," Keith announced. It was as though he'd just shouted the alarm that they were under siege. The soldiers literally jumped from their stools. They bowed to Johanna and left the room in the space of a single minute. She didn't even have enough time to order them back into their seats.””

Julie Garwood

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Bride's Revenge" by Julie Garwood, 1995

A woman uses conversation about children to gauge potential partners, revealing hidden motives and social dynamics.

In simple terms: She probes marriage prospects through talk of kids.

Key Takeaway

Observe how topics reveal deeper intentions.

Themes

courtship social dynamics motivation

Mood

curious tense

Type

dialogue narrative

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • family planning
  • friendship
  • workplace interactions

Key Concepts

psychology communication power play

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make from small talk?
  • How do you respond when you sense hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective

People may misinterpret casual remarks as matchmaking.

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