You are a child if you thought I didnโt know, for all your smothering yourself under that hot lap robe. Of course, I knew. Why else do you think Iโve beenโโ He stopped suddenly and a silence fell between them. He picked up the reins and clucked to the horse.
Margaret MitchellLand is the only thing in the world that amounts to anything, for 'Tis the only thing in this world that lasts, 'Tis the only thing worth working for, worth fighting for - worth dying for.
Margaret MitchellForgive me for startling you with the impetuosity of my sentiments, my dear ScarlettโI mean, my dear Mrs. Kennedy. It cannot have escaped your notice that for some time past the friendship I have had in my heart for you has ripened into a deeper feeling, a feeling more beautiful, more pure, more sacred. Dare I name it you? Ah! It is love which makes me so bold!
Margaret MitchellYou must be more gentle, dear, more sedate,' Ellen told her daughter. 'You must not interrupt gentlemen when they are speaking, even if you do think you know more about matters than they do. Gentlemen do not like forward girls.
Margaret Mitchell