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Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag Vol. 1
by Louisa May Alcott
Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag Vol. 1 is a collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1868. It is a collection of stories for children that explore themes of adventure, family, and the human condition.
'I just wish they were. Jolly good times her boys had.' 'Yes, and girls too, playing anything they liked, and not rigged up and plagued with company,' cried Kitty, with sudden interest. 'What do you mean by that?' asked papa good-naturedly; for somehow his youth returned to him for a minute, and seemed very pleasant. The children could not explain very well, but Harry said slowly,-- 'If you were to be in our places for a day you'd see what we mean.' 'Wouldn't it be worth your while to try the experiment?' said Aunt Betsey, with a smile. Papa and mamma laughed at the idea, but looked sober when aunty added,-- 'Why not put yourselves in their places for a day and see how you like it? I think you would understand the case better than any one could describe it, and perhaps do both yourselves and the children a lasting service.' 'Upon my word, that's a droll idea! What do you say to it, mamma?' and papa looked much amused. 'I am willing to try it if you are, just for the fun of the thing, but I don't think it will do any good;' and mamma shook her head as if Aunt Betsey's plan was a wild one. The children sat quiet, speechless with surprise at this singular
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