Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.

We'll all grow up Meg, no pretending we won't.

Is it not meningitis?

Laurie, you're an angel! How shall I ever thank you?" "Fly at me again. I rather liked it," said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.

I could have been a great many things.

Dolls are safe companions.

Power is a dangerous thing. Be careful that you don't abuse it or let it make a tyrant of you.