She had a great deal of human nature, after all.

She liked her own way, but she never had it unless Dotty was willing.

Was that a pleasant way to live?
If you think so, dears, just try it.

The secret of Prudy's sweetness was really this: In all trials she was continually saying, under breath, "Please, God, keep me from doing wrong." She had found that was really the only way--the only _safe_ way.
"Everybody calls me amiable.

They wouldn't if they knew how I have to grit my teeth together to keep from scolding.