Maharani Quotes in The Rains Came (1939)

Maharani: What is Lady Esketh doing at the hospital?

Thomas 'Tom' Ransome: Every conceivable filthy and drudging task.

Maharani: Yes, I suppose Miss MacDaid would have seen to that.

Maharani: [Major Safti has just been handed an important note] What is it, Major?

Major Rama Safti: It has come sooner than I expected: several cases of the plague in the Sweepers Quarters. On top of that, half the water in Ranchipur must be polluted.

Maharani: Do what you can to keep the plague from spreading. Burn down the whole Quarter if you must.

Maharani: [Regarding what to do about Lady Esketh] I want to do the right thing. I'd trample her without mercy. But then, of course, I was brought up in the hills, where charity is a sign of weakness.

Maharani: [Last lines, spoken to Major Safti, who is assuming leadership of Ranchipur] The time is here, Rama. Your people are waiting.