How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"We are turning our backs upon the fairest dream of civilization and are about to consign it to the dust. It is like the death of a dear friend." (3.21.31)
We're talking about the White City here, right? Actually, this is Reverend Dr. J. H. Barrows' blessing at Harrison's funeral. Ironically, the lines were originally intended to be read at the grand Closing Ceremony.
Quote #8
"It seems cruel, cruel, to give us such a vision; to let us dream and drift through heaven for six months, and then to take it out of our lives." (3.22.2)
First you give us something pretty, and then you take it away? Well, that's just not very nice. Journalist Theresa Dean says what most are thinking at the end.