I think it must be very bad for the Duff-Whalleys living in such a vulgar, restless-looking house." Pamela laughed.

"Do you think all the little pepper-pot towers must have an effect on the soul?
I doubt it, my dear." "Still," said Jean, "I think more will be expected at the end from the people who have all their lives lived in and looked at lovely places.

It always worries me, the thought of people who live in the dark places of big cities--children especially, growing up like 'plants in mines that never saw the sun.' It is so dreadful that sometimes I feel I _must_ go and help." "What could you do ?" "That's what common sense always asks.

I could do nothing alone, but if all the decent people tried their hardest it would make a difference....
It's the thought of the cruelty in the world that makes me sick.

It's the hardest thing for me to keep from being happy.