“You can pair a white top with just about anything for an instantly pulled-together look.”

“He suddenly wished that his parents were there, in the brightened room, so that he could tell them that he knew a little bit more about each of them.”

“The protagonist Malte is emotionally not able to be affected by a cheerful atmosphere in such a way that the moods of others become his own.”

“Their mother was at the center of their world and her warm loving nature provided a sense of security despite the lack of a father.”

“The maids and servants repeated accounts of faeries and magic from years past, while others told simple tales of good deeds and rewards.”

“This was a joyous occasion and one of pure nostalgia for me, as we recalled happy evenings spent at Flagstaff House.”

“Maria would keep mealtime conversation limited to more lighthearted subjects and avoided any direct talk about the medical center or its staff.”

“We want clean clothes, but within that simple desire lie images of crisp starching, of linen whiter than white.”