Ellen Wood

Name: East Lynne — Chapter 9
Author: Ellen Wood

Summary

“East Lynne — Chapter 9”, published in 1861, is a work by Ellen Wood. It explores elements such as West Lynne, Mount Severn and Lady Isabel.

Quotes from East Lynne — Chapter 9 (Ellen Wood)

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ And now you can't go to the concert."
Isabel's face flushed. "Not go, papa?"
"Why, who is to take you. I can't get out of bed."
"Oh, papa, I must be there. Otherwise it would like almost as though—as though we had announced what we did not mean to perform. You know it was arranged that we should join the Ducies; the carriage can still take me to the concert room, and I can go in with them."
"Just as you please. I thought you would have jumped at any plea for staying away."
"Not at all," laughed Isabel. "I should like West Lynne to see that I don't despise Mr. Kane and his concert." ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ The earl stared at her in amazement. "How could you dress yourself off like that for a concert? You are out of yours senses, Isabel."
"Marvel thinks so, too," was the gay answer; "she has had a cross face since I told her what to put on. But I did it on purpose, papa; I thought I would show those West Lynne people that I think the poor man's moment worth going to, and worth dressing for."
"You will have the whole room gaping at you."
"I don't mind. I'll bring you word all about it. Let them gape."
"You vain child! You have so dressed yourself to please your vanity. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ Kane—seats he had reserved for them at the upper end, near the orchestra. The same dazzling vision which had burst on the sight of Lord Mount Severn fell on that of the audience, in Isabel, with her rich, white dress, her glittering diamonds, her flowing curls, and her wondrous beauty. The Misses Ducie, plain girls, in brown silks, turned up their noses worse than nature had done it for them, and Mrs. Ducie heaved an audible sigh.
"The poor motherless girl is to be pitied, my dears," she whispered; "she has nobody to point out to her suitable attire. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ He entered the earl's chamber, but not many seconds did he remain in it.
"It is over," he whispered to Mrs. Mason, whom he met in the corridor, "and Mr. Wainwright is asking for you."
"You are soon back," cried Isabel, lifting her head. "May I go?" ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ Folks come to a concert to listen, not to talk and fidget."
Isabel's mantle was procured from the ante-room where it had been left, and she descended the stairs with Mr. Carlyle. The carriage was drawn up close to the entrance, and the coachman had his reins gathered, ready to start. The footman—not the one who had gone upstairs—threw open the carriage door as he saw her. He was new in the service, a simple country native, just engaged. She withdrew her arm from Mr. Carlyle's, and stood a moment before stepping in, looking at the man. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ Very likely, for has not the great preacher said that childhood and youth are vanity?
Miss Carlyle, the justice, and Barbara also had seats near the orchestra; for Miss Carlyle, in West Lynne, was a person to be considered, and not hidden behind others. Mr. Carlyle, however, preferred to join the gentlemen who congregated and stood round about the door inside and out. There was scarcely standing room in the place; Mr. Kane had, as was anticipated, got a bumper, and the poor man could have worshipped Lady Isabel, for he knew he owed it to her. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ There, go along; talking makes me worse."
"Papa, shall I stay at home with you?" she gravely asked. "Every consideration should give way to illness. If you would like me to remain, or if I can do any good, pray let me."
"Quite the contrary; I had rather you were away. You can do no earthly good, for I could not have you in the room. Good-bye, darling. If you see Carlyle, tell him I shall hope to see him to-morrow."
The room was partly full when Mrs. Ducie, her two daughters, and Lady Isabel entered, and were conducted to seats by Mr. ”

[↩︎]

Source: Wikisource

Ellen Wood, East Lynne — Chapter 9 (1861)

“ Wainwright. Isabel had stood back to give them place, but her anxious eyes followed their every movement. They did not seem to notice her, and she stepped forward.
"Can you do anything for him? Will he recover?" ”

Ellen Wood

Summary

Quotes from East Lynne — Chapter 9 (Ellen Wood)

Common terms

Similar works

Get perspective with Kwize: daily news enlightened by great literature