Quotation from: The Valley of the Moon

Written by: Jack London

Mary, at the sink, where Saxon was just finishing the last dish,
untied Saxon's apron and kissed her with the sympathy that women
alone feel for each other under the shadow of maternity.

"Now you sit down, dear. You mustn't tire yourself, and it's a
long way to go yet. I'll get your sewing for you, and you can
listen to the men talk. But don't listen to Bert. He's crazy."