Don't have a mother,' he said. Not only had he no mother, but he had not the slightest desire to have one. He thought them very over-rated persons.

I sometimes think, Mary, that it is a mistake to have a dog for a nurse.

There are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make.

That is ever the way. Tis all jealousy to the bride and good wishes to the corpse.

Take care, lest an adventure is now offered you, which, if accepted, will plunge you in deepest woe.

Second to the right, and straight on till morning.' That, Peter had told Wendy, was the way to the Neverland; but even birds, carrying maps and consulting them at windy corners, could not have sighted it with these instructions. Peter, you see, just said anything that came into his head.

Boy, why are you crying?