"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

You don’t need scores of suitors. You need only one… if he’s the right one.

…I can't help seeing that you are very lonely, and sometimes there is a hungry look in your eyes that goes to my heart.

Jo's eyes sparkled, for it's always pleasant to be believed in; and a friend's praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs.

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

…men never forgive like women.

I like good strong words that mean something.