Her father called her ` Little Miss Tranquility ' , and the name suited her excellently , for she seemed to live in a happy world of her own , only venturing out to meet the few whom she trusted and loved . Amy , though the youngest , was a most important person , in her own opinion at least . A regular snow maiden , with blue eyes , and yellow hair curling on her shoulders , pale and slender , and always carrying herself like a young lady mindful of her manners . What the characters of the four sisters were we will leave to be found out . The clock struck six and , having swept up the hearth , Beth put a pair of slippers down to warm . Somehow the sight of the old shoes had a good effect upon the girls , for Mother was coming , and everyone brightened to welcome her . Meg stopped lecturing , and lighted the lamp , Amy got out of the easy chair without being asked , and Jo forgot how tired she was as she sat up to hold the slippers nearer to the blaze . `` They are quite worn out . Marmee must have a new pair . '' `` I thought I 'd get her some with my dollar , '' said Beth . `` No , I shall ! '' cried Amy . `` I 'm the oldest , '' began Meg , but Jo cut in with a decided , `` I 'm the man of the family now Papa is away , and I shall provide the slippers , for he told me to take special care of Mother while he was gone . '' `` I 'll tell you what we 'll do , '' said Beth , `` let 's each get her something for Christmas , and not get anything for ourselves . '' `` That 's like you , dear ! What will we get ? '' exclaimed Jo . Everyone thought soberly for a minute , then Meg announced , as if the idea was suggested by the sight of her own pretty hands , `` I shall give her a nice pair of gloves . '' `` Army shoes , best to be had , '' cried Jo . `` Some handkerchiefs , all hemmed , '' said Beth .
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