"You're smart as the others, I suppose.

The sevens and nines of the multiplication table are the stickers, but you ought to do them if other girls can.

You needn't feel bad because you are behind a little to start on; you are just that much better prepared to work, and you can soon overtake them.

You know a lot none of the rest of us do, and some day it will come your turn to show off.

Cheer up, you'll be all right." Men are such a comfort.