I wanted it-like iron. Author: Jean Rhys Copy Quote More from Jean Rhys “I took the red dress down and put it against myself. 'Does it make me look inte…” “When you are a child you are yourself and you know and see everything prophetic…” “Quite alone. No voice, no touch, no hand....How long must I lie here? For ever?…” “Of course she had some pathetic illusions about herself or she would not be abl…”