Life is just a lot of everyday adventures.
If at first you don't fricassee, Fry, fry a hen!
But every redhead's temper has its limitations.
To celebrate the Fourth of July meant something definite in those days.
The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward.
No, said Father. Just do the best you can and don't let it worry you. In that way you'll have a clear conscience and a tranquil heart.
Casting wistful glances at the Woodlawns’ house Now
Riding around on Minnie’s shoulder But
Eyes wide
. . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes on at the end of an outdoor day.
Savages were savages, but what could one expect of civilized men who plotted massacre?
. . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes one at the end of an outdoor day.
Pioneer children were always having mishaps, but they were expected to know how to use their heads in emergencies.
She was on a real, grown-up adventure, no matter how badly it should turn out.
In those days the worst vice in England was pride, I guess—the worst vice of all, because folks thought it was a virtue.
Purple pansies
No, that is not what I want for you, my little girl. I want you to be a woman with a wise and understanding heart, healthy in body and honest in mind.
It was a hard struggle, but what I have in life I have earned with my own hands. I have done well, and I have an honest man's honest pride. I want no lands and honors which I have not won by my own go...
Although they might never be rich or famous in America, they would have the satisfaction of knowing that what they had they had made for themselves.
Whatever happens I want you to think of yourselves as young Americans, and I want you to be proud of that. It is difficult to tell you about England, because there all men are not free to pursue their...