Riding around on Minnie's shoulder But
No, that is not what I want for you, my little girl. I want you to be a woman with a wise and understanding heart, healthy in body and honest in mind. 
Casting wistful glances at the Woodlawns' house Now
To celebrate the Fourth of July meant something definite in those days. 
I mean, if a man's really master of his house, he doesna need to tell folks so.
Savages were savages, but what could one expect of civilized men who plotted massacre?
Although they might never be rich or famous in America, they would have the satisfaction of knowing that what they had they had made for themselves.
No," said Father. "Just do the best you can and don't let it worry you. In that way you'll have a clear conscience and a tranquil heart. 
If at first you don't fricassee, Fry, fry a hen! 
What a lot of fun you could have if you made unimportant things seem important and went about them with enthusiasm. 
Life is just a lot of everyday adventures. 
She was on a real, grown-up adventure, no matter how badly it should turn out. 
The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward. 
In those days the worst vice in England was pride, I guess - the worst vice of all, because folks thought it was a virtue. 