“Riding, she often thought, was not for those afraid to get a little dirt.”
“A little rest and meditation often saves a lot of riding over rough country.”
“One thing I often get carried away with is piggyback rides.”
“As she gets sicker, she fades a little more, until I am afraid one day I will wake up and not be able to see her at all.”
“As often happened, Charmain began to despair of getting her mother to understand. She's not stupid, she just never lets her mind out, she thought.”
“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. What if they are a little coarse and you may get your coat soiled or torn? What if you do fail, and get fairly rolled in the dirt once or twice? Up again, you shall never be so afraid of a tumble.”