There is nothing so inspiring in life as the sight of a legitimate ambition, no matter how incipient.

It gives color, force, and beauty to the possessor.
Carrie was now lightened by a touch of this divine afflatus.

She drew to herself commendation from her two admirers which she had not earned.
Their affection for her naturally heightened their perception of what she was trying to do and their approval of what she did.

Her inexperience conserved her own exuberant fancy, which ran riot with every straw of opportunity, making of it a golden divining rod whereby the treasure of life was to be discovered.
"Let's see," said Hurstwood, "I ought to know some of the boys in the lodge.

I'm an Elk myself." "Oh, you mustn't let him know I told you." "That's so," said the manager.
"I'd like for you to be there, if you want to come, but I don't see how you can unless he asks you." "I'll be there," said Hurstwood affectionately.