I've neither beauty, money, nor rank, yet every foolish boy mistakes m…

Louisa May Alcott
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I've neither beauty, money, nor rank, yet every foolish boy mistakes my frank interest for something warmer, and makes me miserable. It is my misfortune. Think of me what you will, but beware of me in time, for against my will I may do you harm. ✨ Louisa May Alcott (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated), p.5058, Delphi Classics
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