When one great passion seizes possession of the soul all other feelings are crowded out.

In this world you've just got to hope for the best and prepare for the worst and take whatever God sends.

All i want is a dress with puffy sleaves

I was very much provoked. Of course, I knew there are no fairies; but that needn't prevent my thinking there is.

Walter's eyes were very wonderful. All the joy and sorrow and laughter and loyalty and aspirations of many generations lying under the sod looked out of their dark-gray depths.

But I believe I rather like superstitious people. They lend color to life. Wouldn't it be a rather drab world if everybody was wise and sensible . . . and good? What would we find to talk about?

Anne always remembered the silvery, peaceful beauty and fragrant calm of that night. It was the last night before sorrow touched her life; and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it.