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Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of Little Women by American author Louisa May Alcott, titled Pleasant Meadows.

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In the last episode, Laurie feels slighted, so he causes mischief in penning fake love notes to Meg.

Joe is concerned because she does not want Meg to fall in love and get married,

as then she will move out of their family home.

Let's get cozy.

Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

Like sunshine, after a storm were the peaceful weeks which followed.

The invalids improved rapidly, and Mr. March began to talk of returning early in the new year.

Beth was soon able to lie on the study sofa all day, amusing herself with the well-beloved cats at first,

and in time with dolls sewing, which had fallen sadly behind hand.

Her once active limbs were so stiff and feeble, the Joe took her for a daily airing about the house in her strong arms.

Meg, cheerfully blackened and burned her white hands, cooking delicate messes for the deer.

While Amy, a loyal slave of the ring, celebrated her return by giving away

as many of her treasures as she could prevail on her sisters to accept.

As Christmas approached, the usual mysteries began to haunt the house,

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