I threw my chance away." "I'm glad you see that; and I'm glad you did it.

You don't believe me, of course.

Why do men think life can be only the one thing to women?
And if you come to the selfish view, who are the happy women?
I'm sure that if work doesn't fail me, health won't, and happiness won't." "But you could work on with me--" "Second fiddle.

Do you suppose I shouldn't be woman enough to wish my work always less and lower than yours?
At least I've heart enough for that!" "You've heart enough for anything, Alma.

I was a fool to say you hadn't." "I think the women who keep their hearts have an even chance, at least, of having heart--" "Ah, there's where you're wrong!" "But mine isn't mine to give you, anyhow.