I wonder you consented, Amy, they only want you to work." "I am willing to work.

It's for the freedmen as well as the Chesters, and I think it very kind of them to let me share the labor and the fun.
Patronage does not trouble me when it is well meant." "Quite right and proper.

I like your grateful spirit, my dear.

It's a pleasure to help people who appreciate our efforts.

Some do not, and that is trying," observed Aunt March, looking over her spectacles at Jo, who sat apart, rocking herself, with a somewhat morose expression.
If Jo had only known what a great happiness was wavering in the balance for one of them, she would have turned dove-like in a minute, but unfortunately, we don't have windows in our breasts, and cannot see what goes on in the minds of our friends.