Quotes About Mama

The aunts will love this, Jacob," said Mama. "You can pick them up at the train in style." "Better than three old women on a dapple-gray horse," said Grandfather. Papa looked back over his shoulder at Jack, who sat quietly, looking at the prairie pass by. "Zeke could handle it," he said softly to Grandfather. "Not sure the aunts could," whispered Grandfather.

The next day Aunt Lou was the very first up in the morning again. "I've driven a car," she said to Papa. "Now it is time to ride a horse. Only five more days before we have to go back East. It's time." "'Old lady on a dapple…'" began Jack before Mama put her hand over his mouth. Grandfather and Papa smiled.

I'm not sure sheep are known for their good sense," he said. "Beatrice is unusual," I said. The goslings saw Mama and ran over. "Madeleine, I believe you're going to be the largest of the three of you," said Mama. "And you, Margaret Louise, will always be the runt." "Small and lovely, you mean," said Grandfather.