Many readers judge of the power of a book by the shock it gives their feelings - as some savage tribes determine the power of muskets by their recoil; that being considered best which fairly prostrates the purchaser.

The day is done, and the darkness Falls from the wings of Night, As a feather is wafted downward From an eagle in his flight.

People of a lively imagination are generally curious, and always so when a little in love.

A boy's will is the wind's will, and the thought's of youth are long, long thoughhts

All things are symbols.

Then followed that beautiful season... Summer.... Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.

The greatest firmness is the greatest mercy.