“Granted;—but would you use the same argument with regard to a girl?’ ‘Certainly not.’ ‘No; you would have her to be tenderly and delicately nurtured, like a hothouse plant—taught to cling to others for direction and support, and guarded, as much as possible, from the very knowledge of evil. But will you be so good as to inform me why you make this distinction? Is it that you think she has no virtue?” FeminismSexismClassics Book:The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Source: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
“To J. Halford, Esq. Dear Halford, When we were together last, you gave me a very particular and interesting account of the most remarkable occurrences of your early life, previous to our acquaintance; and then you requested a return of confidence from me.” RomanceClassics5 5 StarAnne BrontëThe Tenant Of Wildfell Hall Book:The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Source: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall