Quotation from: The Valley of the Moon

Written by: Jack London

"We don't need that room," Saxon was saying to Billy. "And so I
didn't plan any furniture. That money went to buy better carpets
and a better stove."

Billy came over to her, lifted her from the chair, and seated
himself with her on his knees.

"That's right, little girl. I'm glad you did. The best for us
every time. And to-morrow night I want you to run up with me to
Salinger's an' pick out a good bedroom set an' carpet for that
room. And it must be good. Nothin' snide."