One of these is managing a kind of pretty place about two miles away from here; and he suggested that I fetch my sister and brother-in-law across country today.
He reckoned that they'd kind of enjoy looking over the nest his employer has bought and fitted up, though he ain't really taken possession yet.

Tilly, tell Hugh and Thad they'll be welcome to a snack with us at noon.

This is a day we all want to remember, you know.

Let tomorrow and dull care look out for themselves.
That's the tramp's motto." Matilda readily complied, and she meant it from the bottom of her heart too, for she was becoming very fond of both boys.

Doubtless when she carried the basket back into the house to add to its contents, she must have swept the pantry clean.