Catherine Winstanley Quotes

″‘There are two things I’m quite certain of,’ I remarked, as we discussed the day’s doings while we brushed and plaited our hair. ‘I shall dislike Ernestine Salt exceedingly, but I’ve simply fallen in love with Catherine Winstanley.‘”

“I really think the boys laughed as much as we did, for they were good natured enough not to mind a joke at their own expense.”

“We had secretly hoped that the other would win the prize, so to share it between us was a satisfaction to us both.”

“I’ve always longed for a younger sister, so I’m going to adopt you, Philippa dear, and try to believe that you’re really and truly mine.”