How we cite our quotes: Collins doesn't use traditional chapters in The Moonstone, so the citations are a little trickier than in other Victorian novels. Citations follow this format: (Period.Narrative.Chapter.Paragraph).
Quote #10
'Physiology says, and says truly, that some men are born with female constitutions—and I am one of them!' (2.3.9.33)
This is a perplexing comment by Ezra Jennings, the doctor's assistant. He feels like he needs to give a medical excuse for crying with relief when his only friend, Mr. Candy, recovers from his life-threatening illness. His excuse is that he was "born with a female constitution," which makes him more prone to tears. We're not medical experts, but we're pretty sure that's bogus.