1 I don't approve of corporal punishment, especially for girls.
2 "I like that about the splendid picture," was Amy's approving remark, as Jo paused.
3 "I know he is a good one," added Mrs. March, with decided approval, as she wound up the clock.
4 This spirited burst from Beth electrified the club, and Jo left her seat to shake hands approvingly.
5 "I have great hopes for my boy," observed Jo, watching him fly over the fence with an approving smile.
6 I don't mind saying that I don't approve of Tudor any more than you do, but I'm not called upon to tell him so.
7 "I don't approve of the match, but I've made up my mind to bear it, and shall not say a word against it," said Jo solemnly.
8 She had a feeling that Father and Mother would not approve, and preferred to have her own way first, and beg pardon afterward.
9 "Pin it round your neck, and then it will be useful," said Laurie, looking down at the little blue boots, which he evidently approved of.
10 If Meg had wanted a reward for hours of patient labor, she received it in the hearty pressure of her father's hand and the approving smile he gave her.
11 One of the captivating children, who seem made to be kissed and cuddled, adorned and adored like little goddesses, and produced for general approval on all festive occasions.
12 Poor Laurie didn't know where to look, for, man though he was, something of the old bashfulness came over him as this burst of praise made all faces turn approvingly upon him.
13 Meg rather approved of the new arrangement at first, and found it a relief to know that John was having a good time instead of dozing in the parlor, or tramping about the house and waking the children.
14 Aunt March never petted any one; she did not approve of it, but she meant to be kind, for the well-behaved little girl pleased her very much, and Aunt March had a soft place in her old heart for her nephew's children, though she didn't think it proper to confess it.
15 He found nothing to perplex or disappoint, much to admire and approve, for overlooking a few little affectations of speech and manner, she was as sprightly and graceful as ever, with the addition of that indescribable something in dress and bearing which we call elegance.
16 The women telegraphed their approval to one another, and Mr. March, feeling that he had got a kindred spirit, opened his choicest stores for his guest's benefit, while silent John listened and enjoyed the talk, but said not a word, and Mr. Laurence found it impossible to go to sleep.
17 There probably were a good many happy little girls in and about the city that day, but it is my private opinion that Amy was the happiest of all, when she sat in her mother's lap and told her trials, receiving consolation and compensation in the shape of approving smiles and fond caresses.
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