No little gayeties or enjoyments such as it is right young people should have.

I wish we had had a picnic, or a garden-party, or something.

Mabel Thursby cannot be happy without these things, and it is natural at your age that you should wish for them.
Your aunt and I lead very quiet lives.

It suits us, but it is different for young people." "Does it suit you ?" asked Ruth, with sudden earnestness.

"Do you really like it, or do you sometimes get tired of it ?" Mr.Alwynn looked a little alarmed and disconcerted.