But that happiness was a gift from life and love; it wasn't really ours--life could take it back at any time.

It can never take away the happiness we win for ourselves in the way of duty.

I've realised that since I went into khaki.

In spite of my occasional funks, when I fall to living over things beforehand, I've been happy since that night in May.

Rilla, be awfully good to mother while I'm away.