The Boxcar Children Violet Alden Quotes

"Thank you for the surprise, Grandfather," said Violet. "We'll never go away from you again."

"I hope not, my dear," said Mr. Alden. "We'll all live happily ever after."

And so they did. (13.66-13.68)

The Boxcar Children spend most of the book running away from their grandfather, but once they meet him, they're sold. Their happy ending seems well earned, don't you think?

Violet Alden

Quote 2

"Let me try," said Violet. "Now, Benny, you can play that you are a little brown bear and you are running away to find a nice warm bed." (2.10)

When Henry tries to wake Benny, it doesn't go so well, but Violet is much more successful. In the world of The Boxcar Children, all of the nurturing falls to the women. Good luck, ladies.

Violet Alden

Quote 3

It really was Violet's room. There were violets on the wallpaper. The bed was white with a violet cover. On the table were flowers.

"What a beautiful room!" cried Violet, sitting down in a soft, pretty chair. (13.7-13.8)

Though Violet is good at fixing things—it seems like she's always doing something with her little workbag—all of the tools are in her little brother's room. Her room is decorated with flowers.