Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

Little Women‘How could you mistake me so? I merely meant you tobe properly dignified and composed, and you madeyourself a perfect stock and stone. Try to be sociable at theLamb’s’. Gossip as other girls do, and be interested in dressand flirtations and whatever nonsense comes up. Theymove in the best society, are valuable persons for us toknow, and I wouldn’t fail to make a good impressionthere for anything.’‘I’ll be agreeable. I’ll gossip and giggle, and havehorrors and raptures over any trifle you like. I rather enjoythis, and now I’ll imitate what is called ‘a charming girl’. Ican do it, for I have May Chester as a model, and I’llimprove upon her. See if the Lambs don’t say, ‘What alively, nice creature that Jo March is!’Amy felt anxious, as well she might, for when Joturned freakish there was no knowing where she wouldstop. Amy’s face was a study when she saw her sister skiminto the next drawing room, kiss all the young ladies witheffusion, beam graciously upon the young gentlemen, andjoin in the chat with a spirit which amazed the beholder.Amy was taken possession of by Mrs. Lamb, with whomshe was a favorite, and forced to hear a long account ofLucretia’s last attack, while three delightful younggentlemen hovered near, waiting for a pause when they510 of 861