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Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Women</strong>as she thus described her supposed lover. ‘About you age,’Nan said.‘Nearer my sister Jo’s, I am seventeen in August,’returned Meg, tossing her head.‘It’s very nice of him to send you flowers, isn’t it?’ saidAnnie, looking wise about nothing.‘Yes, he often does, to all of us, for their house is full,and we are so fond of them. My mother and old Mr.Laurence are friends, you know, so it is quite natural thatwe children should play together.’ And Meg hoped theywould say no more.‘It’s evident Daisy isn’t out yet,’ said Miss Clara to Bellewith a nod.‘Quite a pastoral state of innocence all round,’ returnedMiss Belle with a shrug.‘I’m going out to get some little matters for my girls.Can I do anything for you, young ladies?’ asked Mrs.Moffat, lumbering in like an elephant in silk and lace.‘No, thank you, ma’am,’ replied Sallie. ‘I’ve got mynew pink silk for Thursday and don’t want a thing.’‘Nor I...’ began Meg, but stopped because it occurredto her that she did want several things and could not havethem.‘What shall you wear?’ asked Sallie.155 of 861

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