I shall pretend that,” she said; “and it will be a great…
““I shall pretend that,” she said; “and it will be a great comfort.” Ermengarde was at once enraptured and awed. “And will you tell me all about it?” she said. “May I creep up here at night, whenever it is safe, and hear the things you have made up in the day? It will seem as if we were more ‘best friends’ than ever.” “Yes,” answered Sara, nodding. “Adversity tries people, and mine has tried you and proved how nice you are.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A child finds comfort in imagination and shared secrets, turning adversity into a bond of friendship.
In simple terms: Imagination comforts and deepens friendships during hard times.
Key Takeaway
Seek shared stories to strengthen bonds.
Themes
friendship
imagination
adversity
comfort
Mood
hopeful
intimate
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- childhood play
- nighttime storytelling
- confiding secrets
- building trust
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can shared imagination help you cope with challenges?
- What does “best friends” mean in difficult times?
A Different Perspective
The comfort may be fleeting if not grounded in reality.