itselizabethbennet:“[Beth] did not rebuke Jo with saintly speeches, only loved her better for her pa
itselizabethbennet:“[Beth] did not rebuke Jo with saintly speeches, only loved her better for her passionate affection, and clung more closely to the dear human love. […] She could not say, “I’m glad to go,” for life was very sweet to her; she could only sob out, “I try to be willing,” while she held fast to Jo, as the first bitter wave of this great sorrow broke over them together.” – Little Women, Louisa May AlcottLittle Women (2019) dir. Greta Gerwig -- source link