Quotes from Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome

They seemed to come suddenly upon happiness as if they had surprised a butterfly in the winter woods.

The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches

I want to put my hand out and touch you. I want to do for you and care for you. I want to be there when you're sick and when you're lonesome.