The Secret Quotes

“Some of those are over a hundred years old,” Alessandro explained as he unlocked the door. “Dat’s older den you or mommy!” Will said. He stopped and looked at the white marble fountain in the middle of the walkway with a figurine that had water coming out of its mouth and falling into the fountain. He lifted on his tip toes to look inside of the vessel. “Der’s water in der. How come it don’ fall out?” Will asked. Bree pulled out a penny and handed it to him. “Here, make a wish.” Will closed his eyes tight. “I wish for lotsa presents fo’ my berfday,” he announced and tossed in the penny. Bree snorted. “You’re not supposed to say your wish out loud.” “Oh. Okay, gimme nudder one. I say it in my head dis time,” Will said.”
― E. Jamie, The Secret