Did you know that we are all to walk down as far as that little creek below the old House of Dreams and then sail to the lighthouse?
Won't it just be absolutely divine ?" "When I was fifteen I talked in italics and superlatives too," said Miss Oliver sarcastically.

"I think the party promises to be pleasant for young fry.

I expect to be bored.

None of those boys will bother dancing with an old maid like me.

Jem and Walter will take me out once out of charity.