Louisa May Alcott,
Under the Lilacs — Speaking Pieces
(1877)
“ Billy appeared to be going bodily up, and the "pines of the forest roared" as if they had taken lessons of Van Amburgh's biggest lion. "Woman's fearless eye" was expressed by a wild glare; "manhood's brow, severely high," by a sudden clutch at the reddish locks falling over the orator's hot forehead, and a sounding thump on his blue checked bosom told where "the fiery heart of youth" was located. ”
Louisa May Alcott,
Under the Lilacs — Speaking Pieces
(1877)
“ The idea of Sam's bewilderment amused the others as much as Thorny, and they all had a good laugh over it before Miss Celia asked, --"Where has Ben gone now?"" Oh, he'll take a little ride, and then slip down and race home full of the fun of it. But I've got to settle Sam. I won't have our Ben hectored by any one -- ""But yourself," put in his sister, with a sly smile, for Thorny was rather domineering at times."He doesn't mind my poking him up now and then, it's good for him; and I always take his part against other people. Sam is a bully, and so is Mose ”
Louisa May Alcott,
Under the Lilacs — Speaking Pieces
(1877)
“ If I am out of the way Ben stands a good chance, for the other fellows don't amount to much.""Bab does; she shoots nearly as well as Ben, and wants to win even more than he or Billy. She must have her chance at any rate.""So she may, but she won't do any thing; girls can't, though it 's good exercise and pleases them to try. ""If I had full use of both my arms I'd show you that girls can do a great deal when they like. Don't be too lofty, young man, for you may have to come down," laughed Miss Celia, amused by his airs. ”
