the occasional cries of a lost loon, strayed from its flock in northern migration, fill the swamp with sounds of wailing.

I do not believe there is any one study that can be taken up that will broaden the imagination, that will be the source from which will spring more deep thinking and sincere research than the study of astronomy.

The Cardinal ... It was as if a pulsing heart of flame passed by when he came winging through the orchard.

I don't so much mind the falling, but I do seem to select the hardest spots to light on.

Every intoxicating delight of early spring was in the air. The breeze that fanned her cheek was laden with subtle perfume and the crisp, fresh odor of unfolding leaves.

If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose.

But Aunt Margaret doesn't like boys," objected Elnora. "Well, she likes me, and I used to be a boy.