Quotes from book
The Young Visiters

The Young Visiters or Mister Salteena's Plan is a 1919 novel by English writer Daisy Ashford . She wrote it when she was nine years old and part of its appeal lies in its juvenile innocence, and its unconventional grammar and spelling. It was reprinted 18 times in its first year alone.


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“You look rarther rash my dear your colors dont quite match your face.”

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The Young Visiters (1919)

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“Ethel patted her hair and looked very sneery.”

Source: The Young Visiters (1919), Chapter 8

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Daisy Ashford photo

“I am very fond of fresh air and royalties.”

Source: The Young Visiters (1919), Chapter 5

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Daisy Ashford photo

“Mr. Salteena was an elderly man of 42 and was fond of asking peaple to stay with him.”

Source: The Young Visiters (1919), Chapter 1

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Daisy Ashford photo

“Her name was called Lady Helena Herring and her age was 25 and she mated well with the earl.”

Source: The Young Visiters (1919), Chapter 12

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Daisy Ashford photo

“My life will be sour grapes and ashes without you.”

Source: The Young Visiters (1919), Chapter 8

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Daisy Ashford photo
Daisy Ashford photo

“Oh I see said the Earl but my own idear is that these things are as piffle before the wind.”

Source: The Young Visiters (1919), Chapter 5

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Daisy Ashford photo

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