Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

Little WomenCHAPTER TWOJo was the first to wake in the gray dawn of Christmasmorning. No stockings hung at the fireplace, and for amoment she felt as much disappointed as she did long ago,when her little sock fell down because it was crammed sofull of goodies. Then she remembered her mother’spromise and, slipping her hand under her pillow, drew outa little crimson-covered book. She knew it very well, forit was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived,and Jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrimgoing on a long journey. She woke Meg with a ‘MerryChristmas,’ and bade her see what was under her pillow. Agreen- covered book appeared, with the same pictureinside, and a few words written by their mother, whichmade their one present very precious in their eyes.Presently Beth and Amy woke to rummage and find theirlittle books also, one dove-colored, the other blue, and allsat looking at and talking about them, while the east grewrosy with the coming day.In spite of her small vanities, Margaret had a sweet andpious nature, which unconsciously influenced her sisters,20 of 861