prayer

And I must off to sleepsin-by, and not forget my prayer.

I assure you, Marilla, that I feel like praying tonight and I’m going to think out a special brand-new prayer in honor of the occasion.”

Under such circumstances you don’t think much about making a flowery prayer.

I said a grateful prayer at once and then I gave all my attention to holding on tight, for I knew I should probably have to depend on human aid to get back to dry land.”