Louisa May Alcott

Name: Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 3 — My Mysterious Mademoiselle
Author: Louisa May Alcott

Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

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“Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 3 — My Mysterious Mademoiselle”, published in 1869, is a work by Louisa May Alcott. It explores elements such as girl, uncle and Nice.

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ As I spoke I offered my hand; but, to my intense surprise, the girl struck it away from her with a passionate motion, saying, almost fiercely:
"No; it is too late—too late! You should have come before."
"My poor child, calm yourself. I am indeed a friend; believe it, and let me help you. I can sympathize with your distress, for I, too, go to Nice to find one dear to me. My poor sister, whom I have neglected many years; but now I go to ask pardon, and to serve her with all my heart. Come, then, let us comfort one another, and go hopefully to meet those who love and long for us." ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ It moved me strangely: for, instead of a shallow, coquettish school-girl, I found a passionate, resolute creature, ready to do and dare anything for the mother she loved. I resolved to see the end of this adventure, and wished my sister had a child as fond and faithful to comfort and sustain her; but her only son had died a baby, and she was alone, for I had deserted her.
"Have you no friends but these cruel aunts?" I asked, compassionately.
"No, not one. My father is dead, my mother poor and ill, and I am powerless to help her," she answered, with a sob. ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ A slender girl of sixteen or so, simply dressed in black, with a little hat tied down over golden curls, and a rosy face, lit up by lustrous hazel eyes, at once arch, modest and wistful. A cloak and a plump traveling bag were all her luggage, and quickly arranging them, she drew out a book, sank back in her corner, and appeared to read, as if anxious to render me forgetful of her presence as soon as possible. ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ Monsieur is right in one thing. I have run away from school, but not to meet or fly a lover. Ah, no; I go to find my mother. She is ill; they concealed it from me; I ran away, and would have walked from Lyons to Nice if old Justine had not helped me. ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ I saw your name on your luggage at Marseilles, and thought you looked like the picture mamma cherishes so tenderly, and I resolved to try and touch your heart before you knew who I was. The guard put me into your coupé, for I bribed him, and then I acted my best; but it was so droll I nearly spoiled it all by some boy's word, or a laugh. My faith, uncle, I did not know the English were so gallant. ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ I can only tell you that we are poor. I am too young yet to help my mother. Two rich aunts placed me in a fine school, and support me till I am eighteen, on condition that my mother does not see me. They hate her, and I would have rejected their charity, but for the thought that soon I can earn my bread and support her. She wished me to go, and I obeyed, though it broke my heart. I study hard. I suffer many trials. I make no complaint; but I hope and wait, and when the time comes I fly to her, and never leave her any more."
What had come to the girl? ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ Why she went off into frequent fits of quiet laughter I did not quite understand, for my whispers were decidedly more tender than witty, but I fancied it hysterical, and, having made up my mind that some touching romance was soon to he revealed to me, I prepared myself for it, by playing my part with spirit, finding something very agreeable in my new rôle of devoted husband. ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ See, then, mamma sends me this letter, and I am wild to go, that I may embrace her and see my uncle. But my aunts say, "No," and tell them at school that I am to be kept close. Ah, they are strict there: the boys are left no freedom, and my only chance was the one holiday when I go to my aunts. I resolved to run away, and walk to mamma, for nothing shall part us but her will. I had a little money, and I confided my plan to Justine, my old nurse. She is a brave one! ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ That was grand; but I feared to be caught before I could leave Lyons, so I resolved to disguise myself, and then if they followed I should escape them. Often at school I have played girl-parts, because I am small, and have as yet no beard. So Justine dressed me in the skirt, cloak and hat of her granddaughter. ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ I said, seriously, when her merriment subsided.
"You shall have it; but first tell me what do I look like?" and she turned her face toward me with a wicked smile, that puzzled me more than her words.
"Like a very charming young lady who has run away from school or pension, either to escape from a lover or to meet one."
"My faith! but that is a compliment to my skill," muttered the girl, as if to herself ”

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Louisa May Alcott, Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine… (1869)

“ Will monsieur permit a lady to enter? The train is very full, and no place remains for her in the first-class. It will be a great kindness if monsieur will take pity on the charming little mademoiselle. ”

Louisa May Alcott

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