Louisa Alcott

He looked like an Italian, was dressed like an Englishman, and had the independent air of an American--a combination which read more

He looked like an Italian, was dressed like an Englishman, and had the independent air of an American--a combination which caused sundry pairs of feminine eyes to look approvingly after him, and sundry dandies in black velvet suits, with rose-colored neckties, buff gloves, and orange flowers in their buttonholes, to shrug their shoulders, and then envy him his inches.

If Mr. Clemens cannot think of something better to tell our pure-minded lads and lasses, he had better stop writing read more

If Mr. Clemens cannot think of something better to tell our pure-minded lads and lasses, he had better stop writing for them.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but read more

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.