How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"The top and tail o't is this—that I am sniffing about here, and waiting for poor Boldwood's farm with a thought of getting you some day." (56.54)
By the end of the book, Gabriel is willing to admit to Bathsheba that he's been patiently waiting for the day when he could have enough wealth and property to make a suitable marriage proposal to her. Turns out that class totally does matter when it comes to love and marriage. So much for love being blind.