The rooms were very still while the pages were softly turned and the winter sunshine crept in to touch the bright heads and serious faces with a Christmas greeting.

Mac looked up with the oddest of all his odd expressions

Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.

Be worthy love, and love will come.

Men are often bad, but babies never are.

Rule yourself. Love your neighbor. Do the duty that lies nearest you.

I can get on with wild beasts first-rate; but men rile me awfully.