1 And so the journey began with the good omens of sunshine, smiles, and cheerful words.
2 Soon the sun came out, and taking it as a good omen, I cleared up likewise and enjoyed my journey with all my heart.
3 I'll come if I'm at the ends of the earth, for the sight of Jo's face alone on that occasion would be worth a long journey.
4 The little house was not far away, and the only bridal journey Meg had was the quiet walk with John from the old home to the new.
5 She knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and Jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.
6 Mrs. March would not hear of the old gentleman's undertaking the long journey, yet an expression of relief was visible when he spoke of it, for anxiety ill fits one for traveling.
7 Tired with her short journey, Beth went at once to bed, saying how glad she was to be home, and when Jo went down, she found that she would be spared the hard task of telling Beth's secret.
8 Tearing off the blank side of one of her newly copied pages, Jo drew the table before her mother, well knowing that money for the long, sad journey must be borrowed, and feeling as if she could do anything to add a little to the sum for her father.
9 For now the shadow of a real trouble had come, the little books were full of help and comfort, and as they dressed, they agreed to say goodbye cheerfully and hopefully, and send their mother on her anxious journey unsaddened by tears or complaints from them.