I'm sure I don't know why you should lose your temper like that just because Mrs.Lynde said you were red-haired and homely.

You say it yourself often enough." "Oh, but there's such a difference between saying a thing yourself and hearing other people say it," wailed Anne.

"You may know a thing is so, but you can't help hoping other people don't quite think it is.

I suppose you think I have an awful temper, but I couldn't help it.

When she said those things something just rose right up in me and choked me.
I HAD to fly out at her." "Well, you made a fine exhibition of yourself I must say.