part in Beth's trouble.
"Yes, I gave up hoping then, but I didn't like to own it. I tried to
think it was a sick fancy, and would not let it trouble any one. But
when I saw you all so well and strong, and full of happy plans, it was
hard to feel that I could never be like you, and then I was miserable,
Jo."
"O Beth, and you didn't tell me, didn't let me comfort and help you! How
could you shut...