Don't grudge Anne Cordelia her fancies, Diana. I'm always sorry for children who don't spend a few years in… — Lucy Maud Montgomery

"Such a nice swishy petticoat," sighed Nan. "When I grow up will I have tafty petticoats like that, Mummy?"

"Such a lovely day... made for us," said Diana. "I'm afraid it's a pet day though... there'll be rain tomorrow."

Of course it sounds very foolish. Dreams do sound so foolish when they are put into cold brutal words.