Wilkie Collins1824–1889Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service.
The Woman in White (1860), First Epoch, The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, IXIn contextI am nothing but a bundle of nerves dressed up to look like a man.
The Woman in White (1860), Second Epoch, The Story Continued by Frederick Fairlie, Esq., of Limmeridge HouseIn contextWhatever happens in a house, robbery or murder, it doesn’t matter, you must have your breakfast.
The Moonstone (1868), First Period: The Loss of the Diamond (1848), Chapter XIIn contextEvery human institution (justice included) will stretch a little, if you only pull it the right way.
The Moonstone (1868), First Period: The Loss of the Diamond (1848), Chapter XIIn context- The Moonstone (1868), First Period: The Loss of the Diamond (1848), Chapter XIXIn context
- The Moonstone (1868), First Period: The Loss of the Diamond (1848), Chapter IIn context
- The Moonstone (1868), First Period: The Loss of the Diamond (1848), Chapter XIIIn context
This is the story of what a Woman’s patience can endure, and what a Man’s resolution can achieve.
The Woman in White (1860), First Epoch, The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, IIn context- The Woman in White (1860), Second Epoch, The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, IIIIn context
- The Woman in White (1860), First Epoch, The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, IVIn context
