Jasmine

“Oh, sometimes I think it is of no use to make friends. They only go out of your life after awhile and leave a hurt that is worse than the emptiness before they came.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

“I object," said the man emphatically. He stopped work again and studied Elnora. Even the watching mother could not blame him. Against the embankment, in the shade of the bridge Elnora's bright head, and her lavender dress made a picture worthy of much contemplation.
I object!" repeated the man.”
― Gene Stratton-Porter, A Girl of the Limberlost

“At seventeen dreams DO satisfy because you think the realities are waiting for you farther on.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

“Yes. He is Aunt Margaret's doctor, and he would be ours, only we are never ill."

Well you look it!" said the man, appraising Elnora at a glance.
Strangers always mention it," sighed Elnora. "I wonder how it would feel to be a pale languid lady and ride in a carriage."

Ask me!" laughed the man. "It feels like the- dickens!”
― Gene Stratton-Porter, A Girl of the Limberlost