How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Book.Chapter.Line)
Quote #4
Maud Manningham had made, she believed, a great marriage, while she herself had made a small; on top of which, moreover, distance, difference, diminished community and impossible reunion had done the rest of the work. (1.3.2.35)
When thinking about visiting her old school friend Maud, Susan Stringham reminds herself that Maud married rich while she (Susan) married an everyday Joe. This difference in social position—as well as the distance between the United States and England—has made it difficult for them to stay in touch.
Quote #5
"It's open to her to make, you see, the very greatest marriage. I assure you we're not vulgar about her. Her possibilities are quite plain." (2.6.4.25)
Maud is frank about telling Merton that he has a shot with Milly. She admits that Milly can marry absolutely anyone; she doesn't need her to marry someone rich and powerful the way Kate does. In this way, Maud actually suggests to Merton that he should try his luck with Milly.
Quote #6
One was that even should he desire her without a penny she wouldn't marry him for the world. (2.7.4.8)
Milly has no interest in marrying Lord Mark. For starters, she thinks that the dude is just after her for her money. But even if he weren't, she'd have no interest because she thinks he has the sex appeal of a potato.