I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do something with their lives as for men and we are not going to be satisfied with such fr… - Louisa May Alcott

Give them all of my dear love and a kiss. Tell them I think of them by day, pray for them by night, and find my best comfort in their affection at all times. A year seems very long to wait before I see them, but remind them that while we wait we may all work, so that these hard days need not be wasted. I know they will remember all I said to them, that they will be loving children to you, will do their duty faithfully, fight their bosom enemies bravely, and conquer themselves so beautifully that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women.

Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally…

"I can't love anyone else; and I'll never forget you, Jo, never! never!" with a stamp to emphasize his passionate words. - Laurie