Margaret quotes from North & South

Margaret

You think that because you are rich... and my father is in reduced circumstances that you could have me for your possession?

Margaret

Well, you shouldn't! Because I do not like you, and never have.

Margaret

My friend, Bessy Higgins... is dying.

Margaret

[sighs ashamed] I'm sorry.

Margaret

No! No, no, of course not. I--I'm sorry to be so blunt. I've not learned yet how--how to refuse. Or how to respond when a man talks

Margaret

Please, understand, Mr. Thornton--

Margaret

To London. I—I've been to Milton.

Margaret

You've been to Helstone. [smiles] I thought those had all gone!

Margaret

On business. Well, that is, I... have a business proposition. Oh, dear! I need Henry to help me explain. [turns to go back to her car but is stopped by John]

Margaret

I have to get this right... [sits down and does not notice Henry watching them] it's a business proposition. [pause] I have some 15,000 pounds. It is lying in the bank at present earning, very little interest. Now, my financial advisers tell me that if you were to take this money, and use it to run Marlborough Mills, you could give me a very much better rate of... interest. [looks down at her lap nervously] So, you see, it is only a business matter. You'd not be obliged to me in any way.

Margaret

[to Henry in the car] Henry, I...