Laura Marcus: Young Eliza Scarlet

Quotes 

• Young Eliza Scarlet : Kindly remove your hand.

  Thomas Harper Jones : Oh, I would do, if you meant it.

  Young Eliza Scarlet : I wonder if you're aware that the worst bite a person can receive is not from a rat or dog, but a fellow human being. There are bacteria in the saliva that can cause infection. blood poisoning, and, in some cases, amputation. A pleasure speaking to you.