You need to take care of things here. Take her out back and finish her off.”
-- Dr. Nowell (chapter 1)

Importance: This lays out the primary conflict in the first chapter and sets the tone for Cady's situation.

We’re not going to Bend, are we?”
-- Cady (chapter 7)

Importance: She's talking to Ty about where they should go next, and he suggests the coffee shop. Cady is upset because it is very public and someone might recognize her as the mental escapee.

And, Cady? Dr. Nowell told me that when they found Michael Brenner, he was dead.
-- Officer Dillow (chapter 7)

Importance: This was what Officer Dillow believes about Cady, at first. He tells her that Brenner is dead, that the authorities have said that she's a dangerous mental patient.

Maybe it’s a good thing I don’t remember it.”
-- Cady (chapter 11)

Importance: At this point Cady is questioning her own adamant belief that she's sane. She begins to look at the facts that are...