Adam Bede Family Quotes

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Quote #10

"Aye, aye, we're coming," Seth answered from within, and presently appeared stooping under the doorway, being taller than usual by the black head of a sturdy two-year-old nephew, who had caused some delay by demanding to be carried on uncle's shoulder.

"Better take him on thy arm, Seth," said Dinah, looking fondly at the stout black-eyed fellow. "He's troublesome to thee so."

"Nay, nay: Addy likes a ride on my shoulder. I can carry him so for a bit." A kindness which young Addy acknowledged by drumming his heels with promising force against Uncle Seth's chest. But to walk by Dinah's side, and be tyrannized over by Dinah's and Adam's children, was Uncle Seth's earthly happiness. (Epilogue.7-9)

Although Seth has not married, he still plays an important role in the Bede family. Despite his disappointed pursuit of Dinah, Seth has found "earthly happiness" as the guardian of Adam and Dinah's children. It's a consolation prize, but it's a good consolation prize.