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Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Women</strong>eBook brought to you byCreate, view, and edit PDF. Download the free trial version.Beth suddenly turned very red, and hid her face in the sofacushion, quite overcome by such an unexpecteddiscovery.Jo let Laurie win the game to pay for that praise of herBeth, who could not be prevailed upon to play for themafter her compliment. So Laurie did his best, and sangdelightfully, being in a particularly lively humor, for to theMarches he seldom showed the moody side of hischaracter. When he was gone, amy, who had been pensiveall evening, said suddenly, as if busy over some new idea,‘Is Laurie an accomplished boy?’‘Yes, he has had an excellent education, and has muchtalent. He will make a fine man, if not spoiled by petting,’replied her mother.‘And he isn’t conceited, is he?’ asked Amy.‘Not in the least. That is why he is so charming and weall like him so much.’ ‘I see. It’s nice to haveaccomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off orget perked up,’ said Amy thoughtfully.‘These things are always seen and felt in a person’smanner and conversations, if modestly used, but it is notnecessary to display them,’ said Mrs. March.‘Any more than it’s proper to wear all your bonnetsand gowns and ribbons at once, that folks may know123 of 861

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