'Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?'

'David is very fond of rehearsing how much taller he is now than he was then.'

'I was always fond of visiting new scenes, and observing strange characters and manners.'

'Why can't you fly now, mother?' 'Because I am grown up, dearest, and when people grow up they forget the way.'

'Those of my readers who are beyond a certain age may be able to recall the image of children in tears.'

'I am seeking for the Bridge of Sighs and I have a passion for work-house doors.'

'I am somewhat disappointed in this world, I am sure it is not so good as we thought it was as children.'

'Even now I cannot quite make up my mind whether it was a Wall or something alive.'

'His imagination had got a strong hold of him in his sleep.'

'But he soared above the Bankruptcy Buildings, and once more looked out to sea.'

The Little White Bird