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Little Women - 912 Freedom Library

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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Women</strong>she did not betray the cause of her pleasure till several dayslater.The fair was pronounced a success, and when Maybade Amy goodnight, she did not gush as usual, but gaveher an affectionate kiss, and a look which said ‘forgive andforget’. That satisfied Amy, and when she got home shefound the vases paraded on the parlor chimney piece witha great bouquet in each. ‘The reward of merit for amagnanimous March,’ as Laurie announced with aflourish.‘You’ve a deal more principle and generosity andnobleness of character than I ever gave you credit for,Amy. You’ve behaved sweetly, and I respect you with allmy heart,’ said Jo warmly, as they brushed their hairtogether late that night.‘Yes, we all do, and love her for being so ready toforgive. It must have been dreadfully hard, after workingso long and setting your heart on selling your own prettythings. I don’t believe I could have done it as kindly asyou did,’ added Beth from her pillow.‘Why, girls, you needn’t praise me so. I only did as I’dbe done by. You laugh at me when I say I want to be alady, but I mean a true gentlewoman in mind andmanners, and I try to do it as far as I know how. I can’t540 of 861

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