I have no fears for you, yet I am anxious that you should take this trouble rightly.

Don't grieve and fret when I am gone, or think that you can be idle and comfort yourselves by being idle and trying to forget.

Go on with your work as usual, for work is a blessed solace.

Hope and keep busy, and whatever happens, remember that you never can be fatherless." "Yes, Mother." "Meg, dear, be prudent, watch over your sisters, consult Hannah, and in any perplexity, go to Mr.Laurence.

Be patient, Jo, don't get despondent or do rash things, write to me often, and be my brave girl, ready to help and cheer all.