It's a great comfort to think that I'll be able to use big words then without being laughed at." "Ruby Gillis says she means to have a beau as soon as she's fifteen," said Diana.
"Ruby Gillis thinks of nothing but beaus," said Anne disdainfully.
"She's actually delighted when anyone writes her name up in a take-notice for all she pretends to be so mad.

But I'm afraid that is an uncharitable speech.

Mrs.Allan says we should never make uncharitable speeches; but they do slip out so often before you think, don't they?
I simply can't talk about Josie Pye without making an uncharitable speech, so I never mention her at all.

You may have noticed that.

I'm trying to be as much like Mrs.Allan as I possibly can, for I think she's perfect.
Mr.Allan thinks so too.