“That’s the worst of growing up, and I’m beginning to realize it. The things you wanted so much when you were a child don’t seem half so wonderful to you when you get them.”
More from L. M. Montgomery
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“Even when I am alone, I have real good company - dreams and imaginations and pretendings.”
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“Well, we all make mistakes, dear, so just put it behind you. We should regret our mistakes…”