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I think she is growing up, and so begins to dream dreams, and have hopes and fears and fidgets, without knowing why or being able to explain them.

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...the uncomfortable appearance of a girl who was rapidly shooting up into a woman and didn't like it.

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[Jo to her mother] I knew there was mischief brewing. I felt it and now it's worse than I imagined. I just wish I could marry Meg myself, and keep her...more

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Don't try to make me grow up before my time…