“Yet none of these things gave him confidence. All they gave him was egotism, which is less the conviction of one's worth than the desire for that conviction.” — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
“And maybe it wasn't his love that brought him back, but hers. How seductive being loved could be.” — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
“But very early they understood that playing was somewhat suspect, allowed through indulgence, a trivial pastime soon outgrown, and only about twice removed from… — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
“Yet none of these things gave him confidence. All they gave him was egotism, which is less the conviction of one's worth than the… — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
“Nothing came in reasonable measure, it seemed, not water or sunshine or sorrow. But joy, too, is immoderate sometimes, and that makes up for… — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
“Suddenly it seemed to me that I looked back from a great distance on that smile and saw it all again - the smile… — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
“I ran to the window and looked out. It was the prettiest morning I ever saw, and I’ve seen a lot of pretty ones… — Jetta Carleton Copy Share Image
