Jo's Boys Louisa May Alcott Author
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Chapter 1 Ten Years Later Chapter 2 Parnassus Chapter 3 Jo's Last Scrape Chapter 4 Dan Chapter 5 Vacation Chapter 6 Last Words Chapter 7 The L… Meer...
Chapter 1 Ten Years Later Chapter 2 Parnassus Chapter 3 Jo's Last Scrape Chapter 4 Dan Chapter 5 Vacation Chapter 6 Last Words Chapter 7 The Lion and the Lamb Chapter 8 Josie Plays Mermaid Chapter 9 The Worm Turns Chapter 10 Demi Settles Chapter 11 Emil's Thanksgiving Chapter 12 Dan's Christmas Chapter 13 Nat's New Year Chapter 14 Plays at Plumfield Chapter 15 Waiting Chapter 16 In the Tennis-court Chapter 17 Among the Maids Chapter 18 Class Day Chapter 19 White Roses Chapter 20 Life for Life Chapter 21 Aslauga's Knight Chapter 22 Positively Last AppearanceChapter 1. TEN YEARS LATER'If anyone had told me what wonderful changes were to take place here inten years, I wouldn't have believed it,' said Mrs Jo to Mrs Meg, as theysat on the piazza at Plumfield one summer day, looking about them withfaces full of pride and pleasure.'This is the sort of magic that money and kind hearts can work. I amsure Mr Laurence could have no nobler monument than the college he sogenerously endowed; and a home like this will keep Aunt March's memorygreen as long as it lasts,' answered Mrs Meg, always glad to praise theabsent.'We used to believe in fairies, you remember, and plan what we'd askfor if we could have three wishes. Doesn't it seem as if mine had beenreally granted at last? Money, fame, and plenty of the work I love,'said Mrs Jo, carelessly rumpling up her hair as she clasped her handsover her head just as she used to do when a girl.'I have had mine, and Amy is enjoying hers to her heart's content. Ifdear Marmee, John, and Beth were here, it would be quite perfect,' addedMeg, with a tender quiver in her voice; for Marmee's place was emptynow.Jo put her hand on her sister's, and both sat silent for a little while,surveying the pleasant scene before them with mingled sad and happythoughts.It certainly did look as if magic had been at work, for quiet Plumfieldwas transformed into a busy little world. The house seemed morehospitable than ever, refreshed now with new paint, added wings,well-kept lawn and garden, and a prosperous air it had not worn whenriotous boys swarmed everywhere and it was rather difficult for theBhaers to make both ends meet. On the hill, where kites used to beflown, stood the fine college which Mr Laurence's munificent legacy hadbuilt. Busy students were going to and fro along the paths once troddenby childish feet, and many young men and women were enjoying all theadvantages that wealth, wisdom, and benevolence could give them.Just inside the gates of Plumfield a pretty brown cottage, very likethe Dovecote, nestled among the trees, and on the green slope westwardLaurie's white-pillared mansion glittered in the sunshine; for when therapid growth of the city shut in the old house, spoilt Meg's nest, anddared to put a soap-factory under Mr Laurence's indignant nose, ourfriends emigrated to Plumfield, and the great changes began.These were the pleasant ones; and the loss of the dear old people wassweetened by the blessings they left behind; so all prospered now in thelittle community, and Mr Bhaer as president, and Mr March as chaplainof the college, saw their long-cherished dream beautifully realized. Thesisters divided the care of the young people among them, each takingthe part that suited her best. Meg was the motherly friend of the youngwomen, Jo the confidante and defender of all the youths, and Amy thelady Bountiful who delicately smoothed the way for needy students, andentertained them all so cordially that it was no wonder they named herlovely home Mount Parnassus, so full was it of music, beauty, and theculture hungry young hearts and fancies long for.The original twelve boys had of course scattered far and wide duringthese years, but all that lived still remembered old Plumfield, and camewandering back from the four quarters of the earth to tell their variousexperiences, laugh over the pleasures of the past, and face the dutiesof the present with fresh courage; for such home-comings keep heartstender and hands helpful with the memories of young and happy days. Afew words will tell the history of each, and then we can go on with thenew chapter of their lives. Digital Content>E-books>Juv Young Readers>Juv Young Readers>Juv Fiction PB, SAP Digital >16<