"Why was she not to go out, Miss Prudy ?" "Because she is so quick-motioned, ma'am.

Before you know it she's lost.
That's the reason I pinned her to my dress.

You see, ma'am, we are playing 'keep house.'" "O, if her quickness is all the trouble, I'll take the responsibility that she shan't get lost.

I'll bind her fast with a silken chain.
Really, children, my heart is set on your coming.

My house is full of things that make a noise--a canary, a paroquet, a mocking-bird, a harp, a piano, and a guitar.