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will go," said Jo, looking relieved as the idea occurred"
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Undine and Sintram for
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Because, what?" "You won't tell?" "Never!" "Well, I have a bad trick"
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Faber's drawing-pencils;
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Ah, but it wasn't all right, and Jo did mind, for while the curly head lay on her arm a minute after her hard answer, she felt as if she had stabbed her dearest friend, and when he left her without a look behind him, she knew that the boy Laurie never would come again.
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I shall never 'go and marry' anyone," observed Meg, walking on with great dignity while the others followed, laughing, whispering, skipping stones, and 'behaving like children', as Meg said to herself," --
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Let's hear the sound of the baby pianny.
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I want to do something splendid ...
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contentedly
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crochety friend. On the afternoon of the second day, she went out to do an
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tiresome
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Ah, Jo, instead of wishing that, thank God that 'Father and Mother were particular', and pity from your heart those who have no such guardians to hedge them round with principles which may seem like prison walls to impatient youth, but which will prove sure foundations to build character upon in womanhood.
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Doing nicely, sir." And off went Jo, talking very fast, as she told all about the Hummels, in whom her mother had interested richer friends than they were."
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Hither I come, From my airy home, Afar in the silver moon. Take the magic spell, And use it well, Or its power will vanish soon! And
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for his Atlanta came panting up with flying hair, bright eyes, ruddy cheeks, and no signs of dissatisfaction in her face.
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Nuestras cargas estan aqui, nuestro camino esta delante de nosotras y el deseo de bondad y felicidad es el guia que nos dirige a traves de muchas penas y equivocaciones hasta la paz, que es una verdadera Ciudad Celestial.
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beautifully gratified," said Mrs. Bhaer, taking Teddy's"
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Went to Wiesbaden first, a pleasant, gay place, full of people.
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Now and then, in this workaday world, things do happen in the delightful storybook fashion, and what a comfort it is.
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Lounging and larking doesn't pay," observed Jo, shaking her head. "I'm tired of it and mean to go to work at something right off."
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No Paris either, and that's the worst of it all!
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There was a good deal of laughing, and kissing, and explaining, in the simple, loving fashion which makes these home festivals so pleasant at the time, so sweet to remember long afterward, then all fell to work." Little Women, Louisa May Alcott"
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is a good man, but he has his faults, and you must learn to see and bear with them, remembering your own. He is very decided, but never will be obstinate, if you reason kindly, not oppose impatiently. He is very accurate, and particular about the truth--a good trait, though you call him 'fussy'. Never deceive him by look or word, Meg, and he will give you the confidence you deserve, the support you need. He has a temper, not like ours--one ..
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said slowly, "May I ask you a question, dear?"
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smile upon him far, far from foemen's power. And Mohammed, thinking to look upon a dying slave, shall
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When you feel discontented, think over your blessings and be grateful
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The more you love and trust him, the nearer you will feel to him, and the less you will depend on human power and wisdom.
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His love and care never tire or change, can never be taken from you, but may become the source of lifelong peace, happiness and strength.
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you consider
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I don't understand it. What can there be in a simple little story like that to make people praise it so?" she said, quite bewildered. "There is truth in it, Jo, that's the secret."
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No, Mother, it is better as it is, and I'm glad Amy has learned to love him. But you are right in one thing. I am lonely, and perhaps if Teddy had tried again, I might have said 'Yes,' not because I love him any more, but because I care more to be loved than when he went away.
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Believe this heartily, and go to God with all your little cares, and hopes, and sins, and sorrows, as freely and confidingly as you come to your mother.
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He did not say a word, but took the hand she offered him, and laid his face down on it for a minute, feeling that out of the grave of a boyish passion, there had risen a beautiful, strong friendship to bless them both.
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I seldom ask questions of men, as they are not fond of gossip.
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Oh, my girls, however long you may live, I never can wish you a greater happiness than this!
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Go on with your work as usual, for work is a blessed solace. Hope and keep busy, and whatever happens, remember that you never can be fatherless.
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Not until months afterward did Jo understand how she had the strength of mind to hold fast to the resolution she had made when she decided that she did not love her boy, and never could. It was very hard to do, but she did it, knowing that delay was both useless and cruel.
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she won't wish us to give up everything.
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the big vases, that could not hide the vacancies her pretty
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So I did, Beth. Well, I think we are. For though we do have to work, we make fun of ourselves,
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Love is a great beautifier
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