I might've said 'yes,' not because I love him any more, but because I care more to be loved than when he went away. - Louisa May Alcott

...for it is the small temptations which undermine integrity unless we watch and pray and never think them too trivial to be resisted.

It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. It is not wise to dwell on the dark and sad side of these things; but they have also a bright and lovely side, and since even the youngest, dearest, and most guarded child cannot escape some knowledge of the great mystery, is it not well to teach them in simple, cheerful ways that affection sweetens sorrow, and a lovely life can make death beautiful?

Right Jo better be happy old maids than unhappy wives or unmaidenly girls running about to find husbands.