Louisa M. Alcott (1832–1888). Little Women. 1899.
Preface <PARA=”1″>- “Go then, my little Book, and show to all
- That entertain, and bid thee welcome shall,
- What thou dost keep close shut up in thy breast;
- And wish what thou dost show them may be blest
- To them for good, may make them choose to be
- Pilgrims better, by far, than thee or me.
- Tell them of Mercy; she is one
- Who early hath her pilgrimage begun.
- Yea, let young damsels learn of her to prize
- The world which is to come, and so be wise;
- For little tripping maids may follow God
- Along the ways which saintly feet have trod.”
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Adapted from JOHN BUNYAN.