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The Mill on the Floss Gender Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

[She] could note help seeing young Torry step out a little with his glass at his eye, and bow to her with that air of nonchalance which he might have bestowed on a friendly bar-maid. (7.2.6)

After breaking things off with Stephen, Maggie’s reputation is ruined and she is treated with disrespect.