Who said it?
“I find the buying and selling of children most repugnant”
Lady Seymour
Lady Seymour is often compared to this character's kindness, who attempted to buy the girls, but didn't have as much money to do so as the Locktons.
Who is Jenny?
The plot Mr. Lockton and company schemes to carry out, where Mr. Lockton demands insurance in case it goes wrong.
Killing George Washington
The book Isabel sneakily reads from Lockton’s library
Robinson Crusoe
The three gentlemen that plan conspiracy with Mr. Lockton.
“I command you to stay here. This is your duty and you will obey me”
Elihu Lockton
This character is often prayed to by Isabel, the ghost that lingers.
Who is Momma?
The mayor says that this "has grown too large”
The beast (meaning independence).
The code Colonel Regan gives to Isabel.
What is ad astra? (To the stars)
The powerful figure that pays a visit to the Lockton household, along with Goldbuttons
“Mind how you go, Missy”
"Grandfather"
If only the Locktons were more this person, the girls' original owner.
Who is Miss Mary Finch?
The real historical figure prosecuted for an assassination attempt on George Washington
Who is Thomas Hickey?
King George III
Anne Lockton and Elihu Lockton
“Even during time of war, we must follow the rules of propriety and civilization”
Colonel Regan
Isabel compares her father's final courageous actions to this animal.
A lion
Madam Lockton has an "I" branded on Isabel's cheek. What does the "I" stand for?
insolence
Madam Lockton
After being called a "miserable cow," Madam Lockton hit Isabel over the head with this.
What is a painting?
“The world turns upside down every day. The time will come, you’ll see”
Curzon
The scene at the church in later chapters reminds one of this character, symbolic in the contradictions of faith at this time.
Who is Pastor Weeks?
A symbol for hope, these types of flowers are stuck in the mud.
What are dandelions?
The place where Madam Lockton says Ruth is now located and sold to.
A doctor's household in Nevis/West Indies.