Do You Need Advice, Mother?

Meg's mother found her in tears one day and insisted on knowing what the matter was. For meg's drooping spirits had not escaped her observation, i really do need advice, for if john goes on much longer, i might as well be widowed said missus brooke. Men are very selfish, even the best of them. So are women. Don't blame john till you see where you were wrong yourself. But it can't be right for him to neglect me. Don't you neglect him. Why? Mother? I thought you'd take my part so i do as far as sympathizing goes. But i think the fault is yours. Meg, drew her low chair beside