I set great store by that patch of blue, and when a white cloud went by, I thought it was the prettiest thing in all this world.

I guess I was pretty near a fool; but those thoughts and things helped me through, so they are all solemn true to me, and I can't let them go.

The dear shiny head, the white gown, the eyes like stars, and sweet, calm ways that set her as high above me as the moon in heaven.

Don't take it away! it's only a fancy, but a man must love something, and I'd better love a spirit like her than any of the poor common girls who would care for me.' The quiet despair in Dan's voice pierced Mrs Jo to the heart; but there was no hope and she gave none.

Yet she felt that he was right, and that his hapless affection might do more to uplift and purify him than any other he might know.