How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
On the days that followed, the entire ship could talk of nothing but the sudden romance that had broken out between Camilla and Lord Peter Henslowe. A whirlwind romance had burst into being at a royal reception with the breaking of a string of pearls. But that's the way with an ocean voyage: Dynasties have been decided.
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"Thanks to me," Louise endlessly recalled, "Camilla has snagged Lord Peter Henslowe, a major catch. Truly top-notch. His family—the Henslowes, you know—have two castles and a house in London. They ride to hounds. Hounds, my dears. Lord Peter will be an earl one day, and that will make Camilla a countess. A countess." Oh how Louise preened. She grinned and grinned to show her useful teeth. We were meant to remember pearls pattering at a certain social occasion. (12.19-21)
Where would Camilla and Lord Peter be without Louise? They sure wouldn't be on the road to marriage since we've got Louise's meddling to thank for Camilla's new romance. And check out how quickly these lovebirds go from meeting each other to possibly getting married—things move fast on this ship.
Quote #5
Louise's brain was running riot. She babbled on. "Still, since Camilla is going to end up as Her Ladyship, married to Lord Peter Henslowe, and living in two castles and their London place, I will naturally make my home with them. Camilla and I have never been parted, you know." (12.43)
Human marriage means changes for mice—but not too many changes. After all, Louise figures that she has a bond that can't be broken. Even by the handsome Lord Peter.
Quote #6
"We have not blundered off to the ends of the earth to marry this girl off. She's only sixteen years old!"
"Seventeen, Papa," said Camilla, cool as anything. "Eighteen in the fall. I will have my hair up by then. Peter and I will gladly wait six months. After all, it will take that much time to plan the wedding."
"Oh! The wedding!" Mrs. Cranston cried. "The wedding! What shall I wear?"
An awful silence fell. Fumes seemed to rise from Mr. Cranston. Sulfurous fumes. "Six months?" he said in a low and dangerous voice. "Six months?" Once again he rounded on Mrs. Cranston.
"Woman," he said, "you seem to forget this whole business was to get Olive off our—to get Olive married. NOT CAMILLA!" (13.24-27)
Mr. and Mrs. Cranston sure do have different reactions to Camilla's upcoming marriage: Mr. C things it's the worst thing to happen in the history of the world, and Mrs. C thinks is the greatest thing ever. Why do you think they react so differently?