Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

Madam your wife and I didn't hit it off the only time I ever saw her. I won't say she was silly, but I think one of us was silly, and it wasn't me.

Madam your wife and I didn't hit it off the only time I ever

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is addressing an individual's wife and stating that they did not establish a positive connection during their only encounter. The speaker suggests that someone may have been "silly" during that interaction, implying that their wife might have exhibited foolishness or irrational behavior. However, they humorously assert that they themselves were not the silly one in the situation. Overall, it's a concise explanation of how the speaker perceives their limited experience with the person's wife.

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