“ The moral is that people who steal don't enjoy what they take, and are not happy till they put it back. ”
Louisa May Alcott, Eight Cousins (1875). copy citation
| Author | Louisa May Alcott |
|---|---|
| Source | Eight Cousins |
| Topic | moral steal |
| Date | 1875 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2726/2726-h/2726-h.htm |
Context
“asked Rose, in a school-marmish tone, feeling that all the listeners were interested in her tale and its unexpected application.
“It was so nice and wound, and she wanted it deffly,” answered the little voice.
“Well, I'm glad she had such a good conscience. The moral is that people who steal don't enjoy what they take, and are not happy till they put it back. What makes that little girl hide her face?” asked Rose, as she concluded.
“Me's so 'shamed of Pokey,” sobbed the small culprit, quite overcome by remorse and confusion at this awful disclosure.
“Come, Rose, it's too bad to tell her little tricks before everyone, and preach at her in that way;”
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