How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
She climbed to the very top of the hay and sat, looking down at us. Above, the stars were coming out. Papa piled a bed of loose hay below with his pitchfork. The light of the lantern made his eyes shine when he smiled up at Sarah. (5.20)
Jacob isn't a very openly affectionate or exuberant man, but it's clear to everyone that Sarah's arrival makes him happy. When he looks at her, even the kids can see that he's a lot more content. Yay.
Quote #8
"Fine," said Sarah. She lifted her arms over her head and slid down, down, into the soft hay. She lay, laughing, as the dogs rolled beside her.
"Was it a good dune?" called Caleb.
"Yes," said Sarah. "It is a fine dune." (5.22-24)
Jacob can see how homesick Sarah is, and he doesn't ignore her loneliness. Instead, he finds ways to make her feel more at home—like creating her very own "dune" out of hay so that she doesn't have to miss the sand dunes of Maine so much.
Quote #9
"Shoo, cows," said Sarah as the cows looked up, startled. She took off her dress and waded into the water in her petticoat. She dived suddenly and disappeared for a moment as Caleb and I watched. She came up, laughing, her hair streaming free. Water beads sat on her shoulders. (6.32)
Anna and Caleb are pretty shocked when Sarah plunges into the cow pond, but they follow her because she seems so happy that they don't want to miss out on her swimming lesson. After all, what kid can resist a bit of fun?