They always looked back before turning the corner, for their mother was always at the window to nod and smile, and wave her hand to them. Somehow it … - Louisa May Alcott

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They always looked back before turning the corner, for their mother was always at the window to nod and smile, and wave her hand to them. Somehow it seemed as if they couldn't have got through the day without that, for whatever their mood might be, the last glimpse of that motherly face was sure to affect them like sunshine.