Love should not make us blind to faults, nor familiarity make us too ready to blame the shortcomings we see.

So work away, my sonnies, and give us more surprises of this sort as often as you like.' 'The liebe Mutter has said all.

I too am well pleased at the friendly brother-warmth I find.

It is good for everyone; long may it last!' and Professor Bhaer nodded at the boys, who looked gratified, but rather at a loss how to respond to these flattering remarks.
Rob wisely kept silent, fearing to say too much; but Ted burst out, finding it impossible to help telling something: 'The fact is I've been finding out what a brave good chap Bobby is, and I'm trying to make up for all the bother I've been to him.

I knew he was awfully wise, but I thought him rather soft, because he liked books better than larks, and was always fussing about his conscience.