Splendors and Glooms Good vs. Evil Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

He thanked God he had not gone to the police station, as he had threatened to do. The girl might be telling the truth, after all; the photograph of Charles Augustus might have been stolen by Grisini, or even by the boy in Ebury Square. Perhaps if he questioned her a second time—kindly and patiently—she might tell him the truth about the matter. At the very least, he could apologize for his rash behavior, provide money for her immediate wants, and make sure the beefy fellow left her alone. (29.19)

Even though Dr. Wintermute had wanted to act in anger toward Lizzie Rose, he ends up listening to the better part of himself—the part that feels compassion toward the poor girl. He can't just lash out at her because he's terrified by his daughter's disappearance.

Quote #8

With all the strength she could muster, she thought the words she wanted to say:

Lizzie Rose! Listen to me! There's danger! Madama's a witch, and the fire opal's evil! Don't let her trick you into taking it! Whatever you do, don't take it! (33.6-7)

Clara is just a little girl stuck in a puppet's body, but she's determined to stand up to the evil that threatens her dear friends, Lizzie Rose and Parsefall. She's not going to let them fall for Cassandra's schemes if she can help it.

Quote #9

Lizzie Rose had made up her mind to behave like the youngest daughter in the fairy tales she loved. The youngest daughter always preferred the humblest gift: a rose instead of a diamond, a blessing instead of a fortune. Things always seemed to turn out so well for her. (36.1)

Even in the face of abject poverty and hunger, Lizzie Rose refuses to become greedy. She won't even take any of the expensive, fine things that Cassandra offers her, instead asking for just a few books and a pretty little picture.