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Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Women</strong>Beth? How is your cold, Meg? Jo, you look tired to death.Come and kiss me, baby.’While making these maternal inquiries Mrs. March gother wet things off, her warm slippers on, and sitting downin the easy chair, drew Amy to her lap, preparing to enjoythe happiest hour of her busy day. The girls flew about,trying to make things comfortable, each in her own way.Meg arranged the tea table, Jo brought wood and setchairs, dropping, over-turning, and clattering everythingshe touched. Beth trotted to and fro between parlorkitchen, quiet and busy, while Amy gave directions toeveryone, as she sat with her hands folded.As they gathered about the table, Mrs. March said, witha particularly happy face, ‘I’ve got a treat for you aftersupper.’A quick, bright smile went round like a streak ofsunshine. Beth clapped her hands, regardless of the biscuitshe held, and Jo tossed up her napkin, crying, ‘A letter! Aletter! Three cheers for Father!’‘Yes, a nice long letter. He is well, and thinks he shallget through the cold season better than we feared. Hesends all sorts of loving wishes for Christmas, and anespecial message to you girls,’ said Mrs. March, patting herpocket as if she had got a treasure there.13 of 861

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