If only Daisy can be happy, and Josie give up her dream, I shall be quite contented.' Demi let his mother enjoy herself for a few minutes, while he smiled over a certain little dream of his own, not ready yet for the telling; then he said, in the paternal tone which he unconsciously used when speaking of his sisters: 'I'll see to the girls; but I begin to think grandpa is right in saying we must each be what God and nature makes us.

We can't change it much--only help to develop the good and control the bad elements in us.
I have fumbled my way into my right place at last, I hope.

Let Daisy be happy in her way, since it is a good and womanly one.

If Nat comes home all right, I'd say: "Bless you, my children," and give them a nest of their own.

Then you and I will help little Jo to find out if it is to be "All the world's a stage" or "Home, sweet home", for her.' 'I suppose we must, John; but I can't help making plans, and hoping they will come to pass.