How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Thinks I, I have often heard Women blam'd for their Tongues; I wish mine had been shorter. But I can't go in, said I, indeed I can't! (41.12)
Here, Pamela lectures herself for giving into the less desirable "feminine" quality of having a sharp tongue. Don't you hate women who nag? Yep, you and the eighteenth century.
Quote #5
. . . Why, what is all this, my Dear, but that the 'Squire our Neighbour has a mind to his Mother's Waiting-maid? And if he takes care she wants for nothing, I don't see any great Injury will be done her. He hurts no Family by this. (42.7)
This is basically Sir Simon Darnford's 18th century version of "Boys will be boys," offered when Mr. Williams tries to convince the Darnfords to intercede on Pamela's behalf. Good to know some things haven't changed.
Quote #6
For well I know, Sir, that nothing so much excites the Envy of my own Sex, as seeing a Person set above them in Appearance, and in Dress. (75.28)
Pamela doesn't seem to have the highest opinion of her own gender sometimes; she implies here that women are quite petty and hung up on outward appearance and dress. Awesome. We bet she's really popular with girls.