Steve told me he said I had the 'making of a capital little woman in me.' Wasn't it nice of him?
Steve was so proud, though he does laugh at Mac sometimes." "Don't disappoint them, dear.

Encourage Steve in all the good things he likes or wants, make friends with Mac, love Aunt Jane, and be a daughter to Uncle, and you'll find yourself a very happy girl." "I truly will, and thank you very much for not making fun of me.

I know I'm a little goose, but lately I've felt as if I might come to something if I had the right sort of help.

I'll go up and see Aunt Jessie tomorrow.

I'm not a bit afraid of her, and then if you'll just quietly find out from Uncle Doctor what I must read, I'll work as hard as I can.