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Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Women</strong>Coffee was a treat, and Hannah showed great tact inmaking it that morning. No one could resist her persuasivenods, or the fragrant invitation issuing from the nose ofthe coffee pot. They drew up to the table, exchanged theirhandkerchiefs for napkins, and in ten minutes were allright again.‘‘Hope and keep busy’, that’s the motto for us, so let’ssee who will remember it best. I shall go to Aunt March,as usual. Oh, won’t she lecture though!’ said Jo, as shesipped with returning spirit.‘I shall go to my Kings, though I’d much rather stay athome and attend to things here,’ said Meg, wishing shehadn’t made her eyes so red.‘No need of that. Beth and I can keep house perfectlywell,’ put in Amy, with an important air. ‘Hannah will tellus what to do, and we’ll have everything nice when youcome home,’ added Beth, getting out her mop and dishtub without delay.‘I think anxiety is very interesting,’ observed Amy,eating sugar pensively.The girls couldn’t help laughing, and felt better for it,though Meg shook her head at the young lady who couldfind consolation in a sugar bowl.298 of 861

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