Louisa May Alcott Quote

You say often you wish a library; here I gif you one; for between these two lids (he meant covers) is many books in one. Read him well, and he will help you much; for the study of character in this book will help you to read it in the world, and paint it with your pen.

Good wives, a sequel to 'Little women', by the author of 'An old-fashioned girl'. (ed. 1871)