“ It is always the way of events in this life . . . no sooner have you got settled in a pleasant resting-place, than a voice calls out to you to rise and move on, for the hour of repose is expired. ”
Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (16 October 1847). copy citation
| Author | Charlotte Brontë |
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| Source | Jane Eyre |
| Topic | rest move events |
| Date | 16 October 1847 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1260/1260-h/1260-h.htm |
Context
“«And though I don't comprehend how it is, I perceive you have acquired a degree of regard for that foolish little child Adèle, too; and even for simple dame Fairfax?»
«Yes, sir; in different ways, I have an affection for both.»
«And would be sorry to part with them?»
«Yes.»
«Pity!» he said, and sighed and paused. «It is always the way of events in this life,» he continued presently: «no sooner have you got settled in a pleasant resting-place, than a voice calls out to you to rise and move on, for the hour of repose is expired.»
«Must I move on, sir?» I asked. «Must I leave Thornfield?»
«I believe you must, Jane. I am sorry, Janet, but I believe indeed you must.»
This was a blow: but I did not let it prostrate me.” source
«Yes, sir; in different ways, I have an affection for both.»
«And would be sorry to part with them?»
«Yes.»
«Pity!» he said, and sighed and paused. «It is always the way of events in this life,» he continued presently: «no sooner have you got settled in a pleasant resting-place, than a voice calls out to you to rise and move on, for the hour of repose is expired.»
«Must I move on, sir?» I asked. «Must I leave Thornfield?»
«I believe you must, Jane. I am sorry, Janet, but I believe indeed you must.»
This was a blow: but I did not let it prostrate me.” source
