“But please hug and kiss me, everyone, and don't mind my dress, I want a great many crumples of this sort put into it today.”

“I was never like the rest of you, making plans about the great things I'd do, I never saw myself as anything much, just shy, stupid little Beth, who's only use was at home. Why does everyone want to go away? I love being home, but I don't like being left behind. Now I'm the one going ahead, No one can stop God if He wants me, But I'm afraid I shall be homesick for you... even in heaven.”

“I don't think secrets agree with me, I feel rumpled up in mind since you told me that…”

“I could have been a great many things.”

“Don't mind me. I'm as happy as a cricket here.”

“I should have been a great many things, Mr Mayor”

“I've been so bothered with my property, that I'm tired of it, and don't mean to save up any more, but give it away as I go along, and then nobody will envy me, or want to steal it, and I shan't be suspecting folks and worrying about my old cash.”