I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.

“It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. …”

“…he stood behind her, tall and pale, like the ghost of his former self…”

“MARCH, 1846-- I have at last got the little room I have wanted so long, and am …”

“I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should li…”