The Last Touches of the First Bird From the Nest

Three years have wrought a few changes in their appearance. All are looking their best just now. Jo's ankles are much softened. The curly crop has lengthened into a thick coil, more becoming to the small head atop of the tall figure. Amy is with truth, considered the flower of the family. At 16, she as the air and bearing of a full grown woman,. not beautiful, but possessed of that indescribable charm called grace.