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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.
to lie thinking soberly till Mrs. Kit came for the lamp. 'Have you had a happy day, love?' she asked, bending over the pillow, as her mother used to do. 'No, ma'am.' 'Then it was your own fault, my child. Obey your parents in all things, and you will be both good and happy.' 'That depends'--began mamma, but stopped short, remembering that to-morrow she would be on the other side, and anything she might say now would be quoted against her. But Kitty understood, and her heart melted as she hugged her mother and said in her own caressing way-- 'Poor little mamma! did she have a hard time? and didn't she like being a good girl and minding her parents?' Mamma laughed also, and held Kitty close, but all she said was-- 'Good-night, dear; don't be troubled: it will be all right to-morrow.' 'I hope so,' and with a hearty kiss, Kitty went thoughtfully downstairs to meet several little friends whom she had asked to spend the evening with her. As the ladies left the room, papa leaned back and prepared to smoke a cigar, feeling that he needed the comfort of it after this trying day.
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