But I can--I know I can, for I've saved some, and I shall work like ten beavers all summer.

I won't borrow if I can help it, but I know someone who would lend me five hundred if I wanted it;" and Ralph looked as eager and secure as if the earning of twice that sum was a mere trifle when all the longing of his life was put into his daily tasks.
"I wish I had it to give you.

It must be so splendid to feel that you can do great things if you only have the chance.

And to travel, and see all the lovely pictures and statues, and people and places in Italy.

How happy you must be!" and Merry's eyes had the wistful look they always wore when she dreamed dreams of the world she loved to live in.
"I am--so happy that I'm afraid it never will happen.