Quotation from: Villette

Written by: Charlotte Bronte

"Where is the good of talking in that silly way?" said she. "Why do
you mention papa? What is papa to you? I was just beginning to be
happy, and not think about him so much; and there it will be all to do
over again!"

Her lip trembled. I hastened to disclose the fact of a letter having
been received, and to mention the directions given that she and
Harriet should immediately rejoin this dear papa. "Now, Polly, are you
not glad?" I added.