But she had long ago learned that when she wandered into the realm of fancy she must go alone. The way to it was by an enchanted path where not even her dearest might follow her.

At seventeen dreams DO satisfy because you think the realities are waiting for you farther on.

I'm always sorry when pleasant things end. Something still pleasanter may come after, but you can never be sure.

Gilbert put his arm about them. 'Oh, you mothers!' he said. 'You mothers! God knew what He was about when He made you.

... we always love best the people who need us.

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

Oh, of course there's a risk in marrying anybody, but, when it's all said and done, there's many a worse thing than a husband.