The River Between Us Lies and Deceit Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

"Spies." Mama pondered. "They come to the wrong town, didn't they? If we had a secret, you three would tell it." (7.24)

Mama's accusing the town gossips of being, well, town gossips. She claims there aren't any secrets and lies in Grand Tower, though; the town's not capable of keeping them or telling them. Do you think she's right?

Quote #8

Another door closed inside her. She shut her fan and said no more. (8.61)

As cool as she is, it must be exhausting to be Delphine, always thinking about which doors are open and which ones are closed.

Quote #9

She had a way of telling you so much, you thought you'd heard it all. And I knew where she'd learned that. (15.38)

In her old age, Tilly has finally mastered Delphine's way with words. If it weren't for the final big reveal, we'd think she really had told the whole story.