All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer โ one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going โ one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryI'm not a bit changed - not really. I'm only just pruned down and branched out. The real me - back here - is just the same.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryOh, Marilla, I thought I was happy before. Now I know that I just dreamed a pleasant dream of happiness. This is the reality.
Lucy Maud Montgomeryโฆthere was something about her that made you feel it was safe to tell her secrets.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryBut you have such dimples," said Anne, smiling affectionately into the pretty, vivacious face so near her own. "Lovely dimples, like little dents in cream. I have given up all hope of dimples. My dimple-dream will never come true; but so many of my dreams have that I mustn't complain. Am I all ready now?
Lucy Maud Montgomery