Jo's Boys and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men"

Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having.

Yes, it was right down jolly to have a sweet girl smile at you all day, and blush prettily when you said a neat thing to her, and look glad when you came, sorry when you left, and admire all you did, and make you feel like a man and act your best.