My book came out; and people began to think that topsy-turvy Louisa would amount to something after all.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

I will make a battering-ram of my head and make my way through this rough and tumble world.

The girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping-their souls into their father's; and to both parents, who lived and labored so faithfully for them, they gave a love that grew with their growth, and bound them tenderly together by the sweetest tie which blesses life and outlives death.

I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy.

It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end," said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him assunder.

And when they went away, leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier people than the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts and contented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning.