Quotation from: Jane Eyre

Written by: Charlotte Bronte


"And you," I interrupted, "cannot at all imagine the craving I have
for fraternal and sisterly love. I never had a home, I never had
brothers or sisters; I must and will have them now: you are not
reluctant to admit me and own me, are you?"


"Jane, I will be your brother -- my sisters will be your sisters
-- without stipulating for this sacrifice of your just rights."


"Brother? Yes; at the distance of a thousand leagues! Sisters?
Yes; slaving amongst strangers! I, wealthy -- gorged with gold I
never earned and do not merit! You, penniless! Famous equality
and fraternisation! Close union! Intimate attachment!"

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