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♪way back when in 1863,

♪now part of the American lore...

♪A young family must leave their home

♪ because of the civil war...

♪ Living their lives in a brand new town,

♪ doing the best they can...

♪Four little women are on their own

♪ looking to make their stand...

♪ Fortunes of war can change their way,

♪ we imagine their lives will be,

♪ march family are on their way,

♪Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy ♪

I always loved the snow,especially the first

snow of the winter.

This year, it fell right before Christmas, which made

it extra special.

I decided it would be a good idea if I practiced my aim

for the snowball fights that were sure to happen

in the months to come.

Usually I have father help me with this, but he was off

fighting in the war, lots of things would be different

this year; New traditions, new feelings, and new

friends for all of us.

Of course, some things would never change.

Ah!

Uh, hmmm...

Hi, how's it going?

Huh?

Working hard I see.

Uh-huh.

And then the evil wizard enters and makes Zara his

prisoner swearing to do harm to her unless Rodrigo will

sacrifice himself in order to save her.

Jo, I thought you were writing a Christmas

play for us to do.

This is more of an adventure story.

Uh-huh.

Did you hear me?

Yes!

Oh, well, I'm sorry I'm interrupting you.

I just wanted to talk to you, that's all.

But I guess you're busy, so I'll leave you alone.

I'm sorry, Meg.

I didn't mean to snap at you.

Do you realize this is the first time our family

isn't together for Christmas?

Yeah, that's right.

Hey, cheer up.

We still have the five of us and Hannah to

spend Christmas with.

Now, where was I?

You're right.

I was just a little bit worried about Christmas

morning and your play.

What do you mean you're worried?

I'm doing the best I can!

I'm working very hard on this play!

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it that way.

Oh, that's all right.

Tell me about the play.

It's a romantic story of love and tragedy.

At the end, the villain realizes his evil ways and

does himself in.

Dramatic, and what becomes of the hero?

I don't know.

See, I haven't written that yet.

Look, it's still snowing outside.

It's so peaceful when it snows.

Yeah. Well, I'm going to go finish my script.

Almost through?

Uh-huh, but if I don't get back to work,

I'll never finish in time.

I wonder what happened to Mr. Lawrence?

You mean Laurie?

Uh-huh.

I haven't seen him anywhere for several days now.

Uh-huh, that's nice.

He was so nice to rescue us at the ball.

I hope nothing has happened to him.

I'd feel awful if it has.

Do you think he's all right, Jo?

Can we talk about this later?

All right.

We'll talk when you're through.

Let's see.

My love, I have come for you.

Rodrigo, stop!

I'm not.

Save yourself.

Hmmm.

Hey look!

Jo, what's wrong?

Yow!

Oh!

Amy, what's the matter?

The cat got her finger.

Hey, doesn't anyone care that I finally

finished the play?

Can I read it, Jo?

So is it wonderful?

Of course it's wonderful.

Jo's a wonderful writer.

Let me read it, please, Jo?

Not now, Amy.

I want marmee and Meg to read it first.

You can read it when everybody else

is finished with it.

Well, I'm sorry, Jo.

I can't read your play now. I have to finish this.

All right, you can read it after you're finished.

No, then I must go out.

There's an urgent matter that I must take care of.

Why would you want to go out in this weather?

To take care of Mrs. hummel.

Why? Is anything wrong?

She's having her baby.

Her husband has gone off to war.

She has five young children and no one to

take care of them.

I must go over there this afternoon.

Oh, I see.

Why don't you let each of us read it until

marmee gets back.

Okay, Meg, you first.

Amy wanted to go first.

Oh, Jo, please let me read it. Please!

All right.

Oh, boy!

We'll decide who's going to may which part after

we've all read it, agreed?

Yes.

All right.

Amy, you pass this onto Beth when you're through.

I'm going to shovel a path to the street for marmee.

Phew! Huh?

That must be Laurie's grandfather.

I wonder why they're not taking Laurie with them.

Hmmm.

Laurie!

Laurie!

I know you're there, answer me!

Hmmm.

If I could just throw this high enough...

I guess I have to put a little more punch in it.

Whoops!

Uh-oh.

Jo?

Hi, Laurie.

Hi.

Ah, I was wondering how you were.

I'm just fine.

I did have a cold, and I had to stay home,

but I'm feeling better now.

Meg and I were worried because we haven't seen you

since the ball.

I got sick right after that.

You let us ride in the carriage the

night after the ball. It's our fault.

If it hadn't been for us, you probably wouldn't

be sick right now.

I'm okay, really.

Don't blame yourself.

I'm sure I was already coming down with it.

Is there something we can do to help?

Meg was worried, too.

Meg, I almost forgot. How's her ankle doing?

It was just a little sprain.

She's doing just fine now.

Well, that's a relief.

So, what have you been doing to pass the time?

Huh? Well, other than reading, i haven't been doing

much of anything.

It sounds like you need somebody to talk to.

Yes, I don't have many friends around this place.

It can be really boring at times.

There's no one to talk to but grandfather

and the servants.

Well, I'm your friend now, Laurie, and I'd be

happy to help keep you from being bored.

I don't know if that's possible anymore.

Catch! That made you forget your boredom.

Yeah, you've brightened my whole...

Ouch!

Oooh. Being bored was safer.

Well, I've bothered you enough.

Why don't you come in for a while?

I'm not sure. I'll have to take about it.

Come on. Do, Jo.

I will, but I have to ask my mother for

her permission first.

Of course, I understand, but you better ask her fast

because it looks like she's about to leave for a while.

Marmee, wait!

This place might not be so bad after all. Hooray!

Hi.

Hi, Jo. I'm really glad to see you.

Thank you for coming.

I didn't expect you to arrive here so quickly.

Look, I brought along a friend.

I want you to meet milky Anne.

It's nice to meet you, milky Anne.

I'll be your friend if you'll be mine, all right?

Hi.

I think she likes you.

Ah.

My sister Beth thought milky Anne would be able to

brighten your day and boost your spirits.

Beth insisted i bring her over.

Beth? Is she the one i hardly ever see?

Yes, she's very shy.

Hmmm.

What?

I forgot I was supposed to practice my

play this afternoon.

Oh, well, it can wait.

Oh, by the way, my mother wanted me to welcome you as

a neighbor and ask you if you like it here.

Uh-huh, very much, especially after

meeting all of you.

Thank you.

Meg made this for you.

It's custard with fruit.

Wow!

She wants you to know how much she appreciates what

you did for her at the ball.

Oh, my. It's too beautiful to eat.

And my youngest sister Amy picked out the

flowers for you.

I'm overwhelmed.

We all just wanted to show you how much we

appreciate what you did and to welcome you as a

neighbor and a friend.

I couldn't feel more welcome.

There aren't words for what I feel.

Laurie?

I'm sorry.

- What's wrong? - Nothing, not now.

I'm not sure i understand, Laurie.

I've never been made to feel at home like you've

just made me feel.

I've always wanted friends like, and now... now I'm

getting the cat all wet.

Sorry about that, milky Anne.

I'm forgiven.

Why don't we go up to my room?

It's really messy, but at least we'll be able

to sit down and talk.

This is really a lovely house, Laurie.

Thanks, Jo, but I don't think you'll say that once

you've seen my room.

Well, what do you think?

Wow! This could be a beautiful room with a

little tidying up.

Hmmm, I told you it was a mess.

Well, you've been sick.

No, I'm afraid this is how it always looks.

I've just never been very conscientious about putting

my things away.

Hey, why don't the two of us whip this

room into shape?

Are you sure you want to take on that big of a job

for someone you hardly even know?

Sure. Now, milky Anne, stay away from those ashes.

Why don't we start over here with this clock?

This shouldn't take long.

What do you want me to do first?

Hmmm... How about those books?

- Huh? - Hmmm.

What about them?

You can't be reading all these books at the same

time, so why don't you put them away on the shelf when

you're through with them? Here, catch!

Hey!

Why don't you blow that up and make yourself useful

and when you're done with that, you can help

me make this bed.

Jo's been over at the lawrences for an all of long

time, don't you think?

Not really.

Look, someone's moving in that upstairs window.

He's probably just showing Jo around the house,

and now they're upstairs.

I should have gone in with her, Beth.

It's not right that she's in there with him all alone.

What do you mean all alone?

You're just mad because you weren't invited.

Besides, the Butler's probably with them.

I am not mad because i wasn't invited, and how do

you know the Butler didn't go with

Laurie's grandfather, huh?

Ah!

Huh? What's the matter?

It does not matter if the Butler's gone.

They're not alone. Milky Anne's with them.

There, now, isn't this much better?

Uh-huh.

I told you it wouldn't take too long.

Those flowers are really beautiful.

Mmmm, they brighten up the room.

And so do you, Jo?

Huh?

Well, I gather you like the custard.

Oh, yes, it was terrific.

I can't believe how different my room looks.

It's wonderful.

We, I mean you, did a great job.

Thank you, I'm glad you like it.

Now, how am I ever going to repay you for

everything you've done for me?

You won't because I just did what any friend

would do for another friend.

Besides, I'm repaying you, remember?

I forgot, but I'd be a terrible host if I

didn't at least try. What can I do?

Oh, well, I'll figure something out.

I've got a great idea.

Why don't we spend the afternoon talking and

getting acquainted with each other?

Great.

I love to talk. In fact, my mother scold me

sometimes for talking too much.

Huh? I can't imagine your mother scolding anybody.

How come you're surprised?

That's what she's supposed to do when we

don't behave properly.

Don't you think it's a parent's job to make

sure the children know how to act?

Uh-huh, i won't argue that.

It's just hard to picture your mother getting mad.

I wish I had a mother like yours.

Well, she's my mother, and I'm going to keep her,

but that doesn't mean you can't come over and spend

time getting to know her and my sisters better.

Why don't you do that?

You're welcome any time.

I think you'll get to be great friends once you

get to know each other.

Okay. I am curious to meet Beth and little Amy.

I've only ever seen them from my window sill.

Speaking of Amy, I wonder if she's finish reading the

script of my play yet.

- Give it back, Beth! - No, Amy!

Jo said I could read it. Give it to me!

You can't keep it all day.

The rest of us need to read it! Look!

What? Hey! You tricked me!

Give me back that script.

- No! - Give it back, or I'm telling.

Amy, you've had it all day, and you still haven't

read a word of it.

It's time to let someone else have it.

Come back here Beth!

Forget it, Amy. I'm going to read it.

That's what you think!

Are you all right?

Oh.

Beth, what was that noise I heard?

- Amy. - What happened?

Well...

Amy was chasing me around the room, and she tripped.

Why was she chasing you?

Well, you see, it has to do with...

Oh!

Oh!

I got it! Oh, no!

Oh, Amy, look.

She tore it, Meg.

It was an accident.

Jo's going to be mad.

It's not my fault.

She said I could read it first.

Well, you'll just have to make sure it's

fixed before she gets home.

Here.

I don't want to read it! I don't want anything to do...

Amy, what's the matter with you?

Come back here! You have to fix the script. Huh.

Meg, it really isn't her fault.

Well, then, who's is it?

Never mind, it doesn't matter.

Whoever's responsible better fix that script before Jo

gets home, or they'll hear about it for the

rest of their life.

Wow, you can see our whole yard from here.

Yes, and your living room.

What?

Um, well, so much goes on in your house.

I can't help myself.

Well, you'll have to come by and make yourself

part of the goings on around my house.

I'd love to.

When may I come over?

Well, on Christmas, we perform my play.

Really?

Yes, I write the plays, and sing, and dance.

Wow!

You're terrific, Jo.

Thank you.

Well, Laurie, do you think your grandfather will let

you come visit us on Christmas?

I think so.

I'll just ask him.

I'll see if I can get marmee to ask him.

Just to make sure.

Great! Hmmm.

Oh! Your grandfather always looks mad.

Are you sure he'll let you come?

He's much nicer than he appears, and he pretty much

let's me do whatever I want.

He keeps that stern look on his face so people will

respect him.

He's really very nice.

You'll see when you meet him.

Hmmm. Really?

Uh-huh.

I promise he won't bite.

Well, okay, then.

By the way, are you really positive I won't be

in the way or imposing on your family's Christmas?

Yes!

Your one of the nicest boys I've ever met

you couldn't possibly impose on anyone, especially not

on a friend like me.

Really?

Uh-huh, and I'm sure my family will feel

the same way.

Thanks.

I know how much you love books, so I thought

you'd want to see the library before

grandfather gets home.

I know you're a little afraid of him, okay?

I wouldn't want you to feel uncomfortable.

I'm okay. You promised me he wouldn't bite.

Yes, I did promise that, didn't I?

Oh, Laurie there's so many shelves

and so many books.

It's magnificent!

It would take years to read all of

these beautiful books.

I've always dreamed of having a library like this.

I could spend hours upon hours reading in here.

Do you think that maybe i could, you know,

do that some time?

Sure, Jo. Why don't we just stay now.

At least in here, we don't have to clean.

That's the largest portrait I've ever seen.

Your grandfather looks so hard and cold.

Don't forget what i told you about him.

Oh, no, he's coming! It's him!

What am I supposed to do or say or...

Oh, dear.

Laurie!

Don't worry.

I told you he's a very nice man.

But what if he...

You'll really like him. I know you will.

That's right. If you say he's a nice man, then he must be.

I'm just being silly about meeting him.

He'll probably turn out to be the nicest man I've ever

met, and I'll feel dumb for having worried so much.

Uh-huh, now you're finally being sensible.

Remember, he won't bite you.

Yes, come in.

Yes, what is it?

The doctor's here.

He's come to give you your examination.

Tell him I'll be right there.

Well, I better get this over with.

Rotten timing, though. It won't take long.

Would you mind waiting for me.

No, go ahead. I'll wait. I'm sure I'll find something

interesting in here to occupy my time.

Thanks, I'll be right back.

Hmmm...

This place is like a dream come true.

Everything is so beautiful.

Shakespeare!

Homer, Plato.

I could live in this room, golly.

How do you do?

You just want people to think you're mean.

Well, sir, you don't fool me for a minute.

You have very gentle eyes.

In fact, if you look close, you're handsome.

Mr. Laurence: Thank you.

That's the most unique compliment

I've ever received.

I... uh...

I'm flattered that you think I'm

handsome, young lady.

I hope you're not mad at me.

Nonsense.

I hope I didn't frighten you.

Yes, sir. I mean no!

I'm sure some people are actually afraid of me.

Can you imagine that?

Hey, Laurie was right.

You really are nice.

Phew! What a relief!

What's so funny?

Was it something I said?

Well, now, young lady, how do I come to find

you in my house? Not that i mind, of course.

I'm just the curious type.

I came to visit Laurie because I heard he was sick.

That's very kind of you, and is Laurie feeling any

better because of your visit?

Yes, sir. Laurie was feeling a bit lonely, but I

managed to cheer him up, and he's fine now.

I think all Laurie needed was a friend; You know,

someone he could talk to, someone like me.

Well, you're a good friend.

Well, it's just about tea time.

Would you care to join me?

Of course I would.

Young lady, you've made my day.

Take my arm. I won't bite you.

Thanks, I'd be honored.

How are you feeling, Theodore?

I'm a bit confused, grandfather.

When did you get home?

Just a few minutes ago, and in time to

meet this young lady.

Well, Jo, if you're ready, we'll just make our

way to the parlor. Follow us, Theodore.

I'm enjoying your company thoroughly.

Tell me, is your aunt march well?

Uh-huh, quite well, thanks.

How about my grandfather? Did you know him?

I'd love to hear about him.

Yes, I knew him. He was a fine, fine man.

Theodore, I hope you know what a fine

friend you've made.

Yes, sir, you bet.

In fact, Jo has invited me to spend Christmas

day with her.

That's very gracious of her to invite you.

I think it's a good idea, personally.

- You mean it's all right? - Uh-huh.

Oh, I'm sorry i got carried away.

Jo, you're a breath of fresh

air in my home.

It's so beautiful in here.

I know. It's my favorite part of the house during the winter.

Mmmm.

This is for you to take home.

Oh, they're lovely.

Give these to your mother.

Oh, they're gorgeous, Laurie!

They're the best flowers in the green house.

Marmee will love them.

I'm glad.

Thank her for me and tell her that the medicine that

she sent for me was very effective. Don't forget.

What medicine?

When Jo finally came home, she was so excited

about the new friendship she had with Laurie and his

grandfather, she even forgave us for

tearing her script.

We made her sit down and tell us all about her day.

We even tried our hand at figuring out Laurie's

mysterious message about the medicine that marmee sent.

Even Jo couldn't figure it out, but when marmee came

home, we told her, and she understood right away.

You see, the medicine marmee sent with Jo,

was Jo herself.

♪ Fortunes of war can change their way ♪

♪we imagine their lives will be ♪

♪ the march family are on their way ♪

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy ♪