Presently they saw their Mother coming out of the drawing-room with a visitor following her. Jane and Michael could see that the newcomer had shiny black hair - 'Rather like a wooden Dutch doll,' whispered Jane. And that she was thin, with large feet and hands, and small, rather peering blue-eyes. 'You'll find that they are very nice children,' Mrs. Banks was saying. Michael's elbow gave a sharp dig at Jane's ribs. 'And that they give no trouble at all,' continued Mrs. Banks uncertainly, as if she herself didn't really believe what she was saying. They heard the visitor sniff as though she didn't either. 'Now, about reference -' Mrs. Banks went on. 'Oh, I make it a rule never to give references,' said the other firmly.

Jane and Michael sat at the window watching for Mr. Banks to come home, and listening to the sound of the East Wind blowing through the naked branches of the c…

Mrs. Banks did not notice what was happening behind her, but Jane and Michael, watching from the top landing, had an excellent view of the extraordinary thing …

If you want to find Cherry-Tree Lane all you have to do is ask the Policeman at the cross-roads. He will push his helmet slightly to one side, scratch his head…

The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it.

Adults must remember that they look like insane giants to children.

Have fired 500 rounds at the Germans, at my command, been shelled, didn't run away thank the Lord and never lost a man. Probably shouldn't have told you but yo…