Little Women

The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.

Jo has met Laurie and learned of his troubles.

Beth has become the adored friend of Mr. Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.

Mrs. March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.

Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.

Jo has been asked to write her first novel and Meg and John, now married have had their first quarrel.