Heaven to Betsy

And yet, even as she spoke, she knew that she did not wish to come back. not to stay, not to live. She loved the little yellow cottage more than she loved any place on earth. but she was through with it except in her memories.

You might as well learn right now, you two, that the poorest guide you can have in life is what people will say.

What would life be like without her writing? Writing filled her life with beauty and mystery, gave it life...and promise.

That's the way you have to be with boys," said Betsy. "Beam about their old football when you're dying to know whether they're going to take you to a party.

... the poorest guide you can have in life is what people will say.