“He needs water, the one who has just arrived, dry clothes, and a warm welcome from a friendly host--and if he can get it, a chance to listen and be listened to.”
“There was a Young Lady whose bonnet
Came untied when birds sate upon it;
But she said, ‘I don’t care! all the birds in the air
Are welcome to sit on my bonnet.’ ”
“Hushy, baby, my dolly.
I pray you don’t cry,
And I’ll give you some bread
And some milk by and by;
Or perhaps you like custard,
Or maybe a tart, -
Then to either you’re welcome.
With all my whole heart.”
“Moomintroll’s mother and father always welcomed all their friends in the same quiet way, just adding another bed and putting another leaf in the dining-room table. And so Moominhouse was rather full- a place where everyone did what they liked and seldom worried about tomorrow.”