It comes pelting down so fast it never freezes, so it makes music all winter, and the birds are so numerous you'll have to go to bed early for they'll wake you by dawn.

I noticed this room was going to be full of sunshine when I built it, and I craved only brightness for you, so I coaxed all of it to stay that I could.
Every stroke is the work of my hands, and all of the furniture.

I hope you will like it.

This is the room of which I've been telling you, Ruth.
Go in and take possession, and I'll entreat God and all His ministering angels to send you sunshine and joy." He opened the door, guided her inside, closed it, and went swiftly to his work.
The Girl stood and looked around her with amazed eyes.

The floor was pale yellow wood, polished until it shone like a table top.