Arrowsmith Family Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)

Quote #4

At the Wheatsylvania station they were met by the whole family, rampant. (9.3.55)

Sick of the Tozer family's rules, Martin and Leora run off and get married without their consent. When the two of them return on a train, the Tozer family is waiting to give them a serious talking to about what they've done. All that matters for the couple, though, is that they're married and no one can take that away from them.

Quote #5

They would in no way, uh, act as though they were married till he [Mr. Tozer] gave permission. (9.3.68)

Even though Martin and Leora are husband and wife, Leora's dad forbids them from having any sexual relationship until Martin has finished medical school and has set up a successful income for himself. Sheeeeesh.

Quote #6

[Mr. Tozer] was cordial now in all his letters, however much he irritated them by the parental advice with which he penalized them for every check he sent. (10.5.8)

Eventually, Martin and Leora are able to negotiate with Leora's family until they (the parents) agree to send Leora a monthly check until Martin gets on his feet. Unfortunately, this check always comes with the bitter pill of parental advice that Martin gets really sick of swallowing.