Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

Little Women‘It does seem pleasant to be quiet, and not havecompany manners on all the time. Home is a nice place,though it isn’t splendid,’ said Meg, looking about her witha restful expression, as she sat with her mother and Jo onthe Sunday evening.‘I’m glad to hear you say so, dear, for I was afraid homewould seem dull and poor to you after your fine quarters,’replied her mother, who had given her many anxiouslooks that day. For motherly eyes are quick to see anychange in children’s faces.Meg had told her adventures gayly and said over andover what a charming time she had had, but somethingstill seemed to weigh upon her spirits, and when theyounger girls were gone to bed, she sat thoughtfullystaring at the fire, saying little and looking worried. As theclock struck nine and Jo proposed bed, Meg suddenly lefther chair and, taking Beth’s stool, leaned her elbows onher mother’s knee, saying bravely...‘Marmee, I want to ‘fess’.’‘I thought so. What is it, dear?’‘Shall I go away?’ asked Jo discreetly.‘Of course not. Don’t I always tell you everything? Iwas ashamed to speak of it before the younger children,166 of 861