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 #7
Sorrow and sympathy! Oh, what Pagan emotions to expect from a Christian Englishwoman anchored firmly on her faith! (2.1.3.7)
Most "Christian Englishwom[en]" wouldn't think it was "Pagan," or ungodly to feel "sorrow and sympathy" when they find out that their aunt is dying. But Miss Clack claims that she's happy at the news because she'll be able to guide her aunt in her last days to become a better Christian. Of course, the way she says it suggests that she's really only excited by the idea that her aunt might leave her money when she dies.
Quote #8
[Mr Bruff] is the family solicitor, and we had met more than once, on previous occasions, under Lady Verinder's roof. A man, I grieve to say, grown old and grizzled in the service of the world. A man who, in his hours of business, was the chosen prophet of Law and Mammon; and who, in his hours of leisure, was equally capable of reading a novel and of tearing up a tract. (2.1.3.12)
Miss Clack thinks that Mr. Bruff is too obsessed with "worldly" or non-spiritual things. He is motivated by "Law and Mammon" ("Mammon" means "money" or greed).
Quote #9
Rachel and I went alone together to church. A magnificent sermon was preached by my gifted friend on the heathen indifference of the world to the sinfulness of little sins. For more than an hour his eloquence (assisted by his glorious voice) thundered through the sacred edifice. I said to Rachel, when we came out, 'Has it found its way to your heart, dear?' And she answered, 'No; it has only made my head ache.' (2.1.7.36)
Miss Clack says that she feels exalted by the "thunder[ous]" voice of the minister. But Rachel only gets a headache. Which of them is the reader supposed to sympathize with?