Don't be led away by those howls about realism. Remember-pine woods are just as real as pigsties and a darn sight pleasanter to be in.

Rebellion flamed up in her soul as the dark hours passed by – not because she had no future but because she had no past.

I've always loved the night and I'll like lying awake and thinking over everything in life, past, present and to come. Especially to come.

Since you are determined to be married, Miss Cornelia," said Gilbert solemnly, "I shall give you the excellent rules for the management of a husband which my grandmother gave my mother when she married my father." "Well, I reckon I can manage Marshall Elliott," said Miss Cornelia placidly. "But let us hear your rules." "The first one is, catch him." "He's caught. Go on." "The second one is, feed him well." "With enough pie. What next?" "The third and fourth are-- keep your eye on him.

Rilla was fond of italics, as most girls of fifteen are.

Listen to the trees talking in their sleep,' she whispered, as he lifted her to the ground. 'What nice dreams they must have!

never write a line you'd be ashamed to read at your own funeral.