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Little Women: Part 1, Chapter 16 — Letters

LettersIn the cold gray dawn the sisters lit their lamp and read their chapter with an earnestness never felt before. For now the shadow of a real trouble had come, the little books were…

Walt Whitman: The Sleepers

The SleepersPart 1I wander all night in my vision, Stepping with light feet, swiftly and noiselessly stepping and stopping, Bending with open eyes over the shut eyes of sleepers, Wandering…

Louisa May Alcott: Thanksgiving

ThanksgivingThis yearly festival was always kept at Plumfield in the good old-fashioned way, and nothing was allowed to interfere with it. For days beforehand, the little girls helped Asia…

Surprises

SurprisesJo was alone in the twilight, lying on the old sofa, looking at the fire, and thinking. It was her favorite way of spending the hour of dusk. No one disturbed her, and she used to…

Professional Athlete

What is this job like? Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they should know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then…

The Devil's Dictionary: Beg

by Ambrose Bierce BEFRIENDBEGGARBEG -v To ask for something with an earnestness proportioned to the belief that it will not be given. Who is that, father? A…