It is never too early to try and plant [good principles] in a child, and never too late to cultivate them in the most neglected person.
I did fail, say what you will, for Jo wouldn't love me.
Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents.
…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.
She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.
Mac looked up with the oddest of all his odd expressions