You are a great child.

Another time you had better keep away with your valedictories till I get my wrapper finished." Ellen looked up from the book which she had taken.
"Let me rip them out for you, mother," she said.
"No, you keep on with your study--it won't take me but a minute.

I don't know what your father will say.

It is a great honor to be chosen to write the valedictory out of that big class.

I guess your father will be pleased." "I hope I can write a good one," said Ellen.
"Well, if you can't, I'd give up my beat," said the mother, looking at her with enthusiasm, and speaking with scornful chiding.