They hoped that other Governors, warmed by his example, might open their hearts in silver medals or book prizes for future occasions.
"He's a dear old trump to think of it!" said Winona.
"You drew a picture of him floundering in the mud at hockey!" twinkled Garnet.
"Well, I forgive him now, and I'll draw another of him standing on the platform, all beaming with benevolence, and distributing medals broadcast.

Look here, Bessie Kirk, you needn't be congratulating yourself beforehand with such a patently self-satisfied smirk, because _I'm_ going to win the Senior Medal." "No, you're not, my child! Take it patiently, and compose your mind.

The medal's coming this way!" "How about me ?" put in Marjorie Kemp.
"You'll do well, but you're not a champion! You're too fat, Jumbo, and that's the fact.

You're all right when it's a question of brute strength, but when agility matters, those superfluous pounds of flesh of yours are an impediment.

I'd back Joyce sooner than you; she's as light as a feather!" Hearing herself commended, Joyce fluttered up to the group, smiling.
"I did four feet six, yesterday," she announced, "and I'd have cleared four feet seven, I believe, only I had to stop.