Good Wives

Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott Amy looked relieved but
naughty Jo took her at her word for during the first call
she sat with every limb gracefully composed every fold
correctly draped calm as a summer sea cool as a snowbank
and as silent as the sphinx. In vain Mrs. Chester alluded
to her charming novel and the Misses Chester introduced
parties picnics the opera and the fashions. Each and all
were answered by a smile a bow and a demure Yes or No with
the chill on.