Jo's face was a study next day, for the secret rather weighed upon her, and she found it hard not to look mysterious and important. Meg observed it, but did not troubled herself to make inquiries, for she had learned that the best way to manage Jo was by the law of contraries, so she felt sure of being told everything if she did not ask.

We'll all grow up Meg, no pretending we won't.

Nothing provokes speculation more than the sight of a woman enjoying herself." -

…Jo loved a few persons very dearly and dreaded to have their affection lost or lessened in any way.

But the spirit of Eve is strong in all her daughters.

To me, love isn't all. I must look up, not down, trust and honor with my whole heart, and find strenght and integrity to lean on

[Jo to her mother] I knew there was mischief brewing. I felt it and now it's worse than I imagined. I just wish I could marry Meg myself, and keep her safe in the family.