Her best tile got a splash of water, which left a sepia tear on the Cupid's cheek.

She bruised her hands with hammering, and got cold working in a draft, which last affliction filled her with apprehensions for the morrow.

Any girl reader who has suffered like afflictions will sympathize with poor Amy and wish her well through her task.
There was great indignation at home when she told her story that evening.

Her mother said it was a shame, but told her she had done right.

Beth declared she wouldn't go to the fair at all, and Jo demanded why she didn't take all her pretty things and leave those mean people to get on without her.
"Because they are mean is no reason why I should be.