A real gentleman is as polite to a little girl as to a woman.

I think she is growing up, and so begins to dream dreams, and have hopes and fears and fidgets, without knowing why or being able to explain them.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

I'm tired of praise; and love is very sweet, when it is simple and sincere like this.

The humblest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them.

She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable.

Persuasive influences are better than any amount of moralizing.