During the fifteen minutes that followed, the proud and sensitive girl suffered a shame and pain which she never forgot. To others it might seem a ludicrous or trivial affair, but to her it was a hard experience, for during the twelve years of her life she had been governed by love alone

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

Young men often laugh at the sensible girls whom they secretly respect, and affect to admire the silly ones whom they secretly despise, because earnestness, intelligence, and womanly dignity are not the fashion.

My only answer is, if my grave stood open on one side and you upon the other I'd go into my grave before I would take one step to meet you.

[She was] kept there in the sort of embrace a man gives to the dearest creature the world holds for him.

A holiday isn't a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.

Jo's eyes sparkled, for it's always pleasant to be believed in; and a friend's praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs.