"Christmas won\'t be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.
The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as. "We\'ve got Father and Mother, and each other," said Beth contentedly from her corner. "I don\'t think it\'s fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added Little Amy, with an injured sniff. "It\'s so dreadful to be poor " sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress. "Christmas won\'t be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug