How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Within a week he had left for California [...] Clearly he went with the notion of "proving himself"—that was Grandfather's character. (1.2.79)
Oliver is incredibly eager to make a name for himself as an engineer. Remember: he never actually graduated from college (though he went to Yale for two years), instead opting to follow his dreams DIY-style. Talk about pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps.
Quote #2
Susan Ward came West [...] not to build anything but to enjoy a temporary experience and make it yield whatever instruction it contained. (2.1.1)
Susan, on the other hand, is just along for the ride. Although she does actually make a career out of her life in the West (by selling drawings and stories of her experiences), she never exactly planned to build a whole new life for herself out there.
Quote #3
He succeeded in everything he did [...] She was proud of him, and wanted his value acknowledged by his employers. (2.5.11)
This Oliver Ward dude is the real deal. He's a hard worker. He's a likable boss. And that's not even to mention the fact that he's one of the most accomplished mine engineers this side of the Mississippi. The more time she spends watching him work, the more Susan admires her husband's unquenchable work ethic.