The most interesting aspect of the language of this novel is the way that the different characters' backgrounds and personalities are captured through their dialogue. For instance, Belinda's country parents speak through their dialogue with a country accent. Mrs. Stafford-Smyth and Windsor, however, have Boston accents. Belinda, however, along with her educated brother, who is also a doctor, and Drew have probably what could be considered a Midwestern accent with pronunciation of their words that is considered "proper."