But I don't want to play, or sing, or say anything.

I'll work hard and not trouble anyone, and you'll take care of me, Jo, so I'll go." "That's my good girl.

You do try to fight off your shyness, and I love you for it.

Fighting faults isn't easy, as I know, and a cheery word kind of gives a lift.

Thank you, Mother," And Jo gave the thin cheek a grateful kiss, more precious to Mrs.March than if it had given back the rosy roundness of her youth.
"I had a box of chocolate drops, and the picture I wanted to copy," said Amy, showing her mail.
"And I got a note from Mr.Laurence, asking me to come over and play to him tonight, before the lamps are lighted, and I shall go," added Beth, whose friendship with the old gentleman prospered finely.
"Now let's fly round, and do double duty today, so that we can play tomorrow with free minds," said Jo, preparing to replace her pen with a broom.
When the sun peeped into the girls' room early next morning to promise them a fine day, he saw a comical sight.