The Heiress Quotes

Aunt Penniman: [Referring to Morris] But he's looking for a position most earnestly.
Austin Sloper: I wonder if he's looking for it here, Lavinia.
Aunt Penniman: What?
Austin Sloper: Wouldn't the position of a husband to a defenseless young girl with a large fortune suit him to perfection?
Aunt Penniman: How can you entertain such a suspicion?
Austin Sloper: Suspicion? It's a diagnosis.

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Catherine Sloper: Father won't abuse you, he doesn't know you well enough.

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Catharine Sloper: Don't be kind to me, father. It doesn't become you.

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