# Quote — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Ingleside

> Don't grudge Anne Cordelia her fancies, Diana. I'm always sorry for children who don't spend a few years in fairyland.

- Author: [Lucy Maud Montgomery](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucy-maud-montgomery.md)
- Book: [Anne of Ingleside](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucy-maud-montgomery/anne-of-ingleside.md)
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> "Such a nice swishy petticoat," sighed Nan. "When I grow up will I have tafty petticoats like that, Mummy?"

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

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

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