When I once get these things on, David, I'll be like a bird trying its wings, I'll flop about just as helplessly." "I'm awfully glad to see you, Tom," said Grace, "I did not expect to see you until Easter." "Oh, I couldn't keep away," laughed Tom.

"This is the jolliest place I know." "Good reason," said Reddy, "we are the real people." "Stop praising yourself and listen to me," said Hippy.

"Our pond has frozen over in the most obliging manner.

It's as smooth as glass.

Let's go there to skate.