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“Yes, she could do that; and with a very earnest prayer, Polly asked for the strength of an upright soul, the beauty of a tender heart, the power to make her life a sweet and stirring song, helpful while it lasted, remembered when it died.”
— Jul 15, 2025 05:19AM
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Sara Cross
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Of course, Alcott had read Gaskell ❤️
“How does the new book come on?” asked Polly, sucking and orange in public with a composure which would have scandalized the good ladies of “Cranford”. 😂
— Jul 16, 2025 02:50PM
“How does the new book come on?” asked Polly, sucking and orange in public with a composure which would have scandalized the good ladies of “Cranford”. 😂
Sara Cross
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“When you feel out of sorts, try to make someone else happy, and you will soon be so yourself.”
True words of wisdom!
— Jul 14, 2025 07:50AM
True words of wisdom!
Sara Cross
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You pierce my heart every time, Ms. Alcott!
"No, dear; the dress is proper and becoming as it is, and the old fashion of simplicity the best for all of us. I don't want my Polly to be loved for her clothes… and perhaps my little girl can do some good by showing others that a contented heart and a happy face are better ornaments than any Paris can give her.”
— Jul 12, 2025 06:49AM
"No, dear; the dress is proper and becoming as it is, and the old fashion of simplicity the best for all of us. I don't want my Polly to be loved for her clothes… and perhaps my little girl can do some good by showing others that a contented heart and a happy face are better ornaments than any Paris can give her.”

