The Diary Of Mattie Spenser Quotes
"I am glad for these days alone when Luke goes into town, as it is a chance to spend time with my journal."
"I think it will be a little like living in a hole in the ground, but it has one advantage: It is dirt cheap."
"We showed gratitude to God and country with prayer, gunshots (having brought with us no Chinese firecrackers), and hurrahs for our preserved nation."
"I am adapting. I pretended the vessel was the size of a horse trough, then took a leisurely bath right out in the open, throwing modesty to the winds."
"Still, I am not one to stand on ceremony, so I did not inspect the cake too closely, and it did taste all right."
"The bread dough, which I had set in the morning, had raised nicely."
"I would prefer to wait until the wind dies down, as well, although I have little hope of that, as the wind here is as constant as the prairie grasses."
"My heart sank when Luke pointed out our new home, though I would not for anything let him see my disappointment."
"I think I would not know the woman staring from it. Still, I am a little curious to see if she has changed with marriage."
"I will not make Husband sorry he brought me here. I shall content myself with the blessings I have, believing, as the songwriter says, 'Better times a-comin’.'"
"I thought if something had happened to Luke, I should not want to live, either."
"You did not promise me an easy life when you asked me to be your wife, Luke Spenser. I can bear anything if I am at your side."
"I count myself fortunate that Luke will not misuse me in that manner."
"It is entirely too much and will get worse, as I presume Mr. Amidon will want her to try again so’s he can have a son."
"Would it not be better to pluck a babe from off the ground, just as we do cabbages?"
"A tooth popped out of my mouth. Distressed as I was, I was grateful it came from the back, where its vacant place will not be noticed."
"I never saw the Great Plains with so many bright colors."
"I asked Luke what would become of Mrs. Himmel. 'There are plenty of old bachelors about. She’ll be married within the month,' replied Luke."
"We are bound together, he and Luke and I, in this place."
"Would I do without Mr. Bondurant and the boys? Brownie appears in my dreams each night."
"I am as good as new, thanks to Jessie’s care and good beef tea—beef tea made from antelope, that is."
"The air prickled me all over, and I held Baby tight, expecting him to comfort me as much as I did him, for I was taken with a great gloomy sense."
"I was met by the grim sight of little Freddie’s broken body, covered with arrow wounds."
"I am haunted with fear that I was called and found wanting, tested and proven a coward."
"It is clear that Johnnie lifts his spirits. Luke took Baby to Mingo today. I do not like it, fearing they will be caught in a blizzard, but said nothing, for both enjoy it, and I know Luke will take every measure to protect his son."
"Life was not meant to be without pain, and easy times do not build character."
"O, that Carrie were here to put her arms around me!"
"We are farmers, not peace officers, and there are occasions when we must deal out justice with our own hands."
"Colorado is fine for men and mules, but not for women."
"Perhaps Mr. Bondurant would be quite put out if I had the baby in Iowa, for he has hopes of officiating again."
"I suppose I should be shocked at the changes in me. Such a conversation with a man not my husband would not have been permitted two short years ago, but in Colorado Territory, we put conventions aside."
"How can I remain angry with a father who loves our son so?"