I believe it is customary to get one's washing over first in baths and bask afterwards; personally, I bask first. I have discovered that the first few minutes are the best and not to be wasted-- my brain always seethes with ideas and life suddenly looks much better than did.

I like seeing people when they can't see me.

Wakings are the worst times--almost before my eyes are open a great weight seems to roll on my heart.

I could marry the Devil himself if he had some money.

Was I the only woman in the world who, at my age - and after a lifetime of quite rampant independence - still did not quite feel grown up?

Only the margin left to write on now. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Ah, but you're the insidious type--Jane Eyre with of touch of Becky Sharp. A thoroughly dangerous girl.