"Mr.Lessingham is leaving to-night.

I will pledge my word that until then he remains a harmless citizen." "Women don't understand these things, Philippa--" Richard began.
"Thank heavens we understand them better than you men!" Philippa interrupted fiercely.

"You have but one idea--to strike--the narrow idea of men that breeds warfare.

I tell you that if ever universal peace comes, if ever the nations are taught the horror of this lust for blood, this criminal outrage against civilisation, it is the women who will become the teachers, because amongst your instincts the brutish ones of force are the first to leap to the surface at the slightest provocation.
We women see further, we know more.

I swear to you, Richard, that if you interfere I will never forgive you as long as I live!" Richard stared at his sister in amazement.