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Bread and butter Quote by Pansy

“Christie did not know before that so many things could be crowded into a basket. Bread and butter, piles of it; a soup-plate piled high with slices of ham, thin, and done to a crisp, and smelling, oh, so appetizing! Sheets of gingerbread, great squares of cheese, a bowl of doughnuts, another bowl…” quote by Pansy
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““Christie did not know before that so many things could be crowded into a basket. Bread and butter, piles of it; a soup-plate piled high with slices of ham, thin, and done to a crisp, and smelling, oh, so appetizing! Sheets of gingerbread, great squares of cheese, a bowl of doughnuts, another bowl of quince sauce, and a pail full of milk. “Mother said you could give some to anybody you pleased,” explained Sarah Ann, who seemed to have recovered her spirits. “She said father wouldn’t grudge anything to the girl who saved Jimmy from getting hurt. My, but I was scared!” she added confidentially. “Whose baby is that? Isn’t he your little brother? What makes him so good with you if he don’t belong? Jimmy would yell awful if a strange girl took him. My sakes! I hope his mother will find him. Do you mean to keep him always if she doesn’t, and bring him up for yours? Wouldn’t that be funny, for a little girl like you to adopt a baby! Oh, wouldn’t it?” What a tongue Sarah Ann had!””

Pansy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911

A child describes a chaotic, abundant feast, revealing generosity and the fear of losing loved ones.

In simple terms: A feast is shared, but fear and love mix.

Key Takeaway

Share abundance, confront fear.

Themes

generosity fear family loss community

Mood

warm nostalgic anxious

Type

fictional dialogue

When to use this quote

  • holiday gatherings
  • family meals
  • charitable acts

Key Concepts

abundance protectiveness conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does sharing mean to you?
  • How do you handle fear of loss?
A Different Perspective

The narrative may exaggerate for effect.

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