For instance, I was not allowed to read dime novels.

I obtained some surreptitiously and did read them, but I do not think that the enjoyment compensated for the feeling of guilt.

I was also forbidden to read the only one of Ouida's books which I wished to read--"Under Two Flags." I did read it, nevertheless, with greedy and fierce hope of coming on something unhealthy; but as a matter of fact all the parts that might have seemed unhealthy to an older person made no impression on me whatever.

I simply enjoyed in a rather confused way the general adventures.
I think there ought to be children's books.

I think that the child will like grown-up books also, and I do not believe a child's book is really good unless grown-ups get something out of it.