"It's not fair! Why should Martha have the best of it just because she was born the youngest? I shall marry a prince, so there!" (Chapter 1, p. 3).

"I always bother when someone tries to set themselves up against the Witch of the Waste. I've heard of you, Miss Hatter, and I don't care for your competition or your attitude. I came to put a stop to you. There" (Chapter 2, p. 3).

"We'll think of one. Howl's pretty useless at most things. In fact, he's too wrapped up in himself to see beyond his nose half the time. We can deceive him - as long as you'll agree to stay" (Chapter 3, p. 62).

"Why I came, young man? I came because I'm your new cleaning lady, of course" (Chapter 4, p. 74-75).

"Howl never commits himself to anything. I was here six months before he seemed to notice I was living her...