Why wasn’t she weeping with anger, the sting of betrayal, jealousy? Why hadn’t she raced home after the first discovery, raging, and tossed him out, fired Geneva? That’s what anyone would do.
-- Selena as narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: The quote illustrates Selena beginning to understand her disconnect from her marriage. Selena is angry about Graham’s betrayal, but it is not the first time that Graham has been unfaithful. Selena may be coming to terms with her marriage ending.

If you weren’t running a game, someone was running one on you.
-- Anne as narrator (chapter 2)

Importance: The quote demonstrates how Anne views everyone as a potential mark. Anne was taught to be a con artist. Part of the way Anne is able to keep herself safe is to be running on con on others. Anne needs to keep herself in that mindset for control.

You don’t get to stop being what you are, even when you...
-- Anne as narrator (chapter 2)