How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"What a lovely young wife you have […] It's the best way—getting them young—then you can mold them to how you want them." (26.13)
A sleazy man says this to Hugh while Hugh is pretending to be his pregnant sister's husband. We're not sure if he's serious or not, but his attitude seems in line with the attitudes of many men at this time.