When we make little sacrifices we like to have them appreciated, at least…

The dirt is picturesque, so I don't mind.

I'm afraid I couldn't like him without a spice of human naughtiness.

Jo's ambition was to do something very splendid; what it was she had no idea, as yet, but left it for time to tell her…

such hours are beautiful to live, but very hard to describe…

…I can't help seeing that you are very lonely, and sometimes there is a hungry look in your eyes that goes to my heart.