"We have arranged a way to signal with our candles and
cardboard. We set the candle on the window sill and make flashes
by passing the cardboard back and forth. So many flashes mean a
certain thing. It was my idea, Marilla."Lesson 2: When designing
said communication system, make sure the code meshes well with
logic. "Two flashes mean, 'Are you there?' Three mean 'yes' and
four 'no.'"Lesson 3: When begging to go to a concert, muster
your arguments. "Prissy Andrews is going to recite 'Curfew Must
Not Ring Tonight.' That is such a good moral piece, Marilla, I'm
sure it would do me lots of good to hear it."Lesson 4: When that
fails, Matthew will always succeed. "Argument was not his strong
point, but holding fast to his opinion certainly was."Lesson 5:
Reminding Marilla how much worse you might be is generally a
win. "But then just think of all the mistakes I don't make,
although I might."Lesson 6: Show your lack of interest in a way
that leaves no doubts. "Only one number on the program failed to
interest her.