“But it is nice to be praised and admired, and I can’t help saying I like it,” said Meg, looking half ashamed of the confession. “That is perfectly natural, and quite harmless, if the liking does not become a passion, and lead one to do foolish or unmaidenly things. Learn to know and value the praise which is worth having, and to excite the admiration of excellent people by being modest as well as pretty, Meg.”
