How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph) and (I.Part.Chapter.Image)
Quote #4
“What is this place?” she said. “Who are you?” (1.12.12)
Isabelle is pretty shocked by Hugo’s living arrangement. And no wonder! He lives by himself in a hidden-away apartment in the train station. It’s like he’s created his own little hermit cave.
Quote #5
“I…I want to be by myself when I turn it.” (1.12.34)
Hugo is so used to doing things his own way that even when he’s using Isabelle’s key (which he stole from her!) he insists on being alone for the big reveal. Isabelle stands her ground, though, and stays, which just might be a sign of their growing bond.
Quote #6
Hugo was still nervous about leaving the station. But he took a deep breath and headed downstairs to the vast subway system that snaked beneath the city like hidden rivers. (2.4.10)
Even using the subway station (which is in the train station) makes Hugo nervous because he feels like he’s not supposed to leave. But he does, because he wants to find out the truth about Papa Georges. He has to be brave and break his own rules a little bit.