Not a word did she say , however , till her mother found her in tears one day , and insisted on knowing what the matter was , for Meg 's drooping spirits had not escaped her observation . `` I would n't tell anyone except you , Mother , but I really do need advice , for if John goes on much longer I might as well be widowed , '' replied Mrs. Brooke , drying her tears on Daisy 's bib with an injured air . `` Goes on how , my dear ? '' asked her mother anxiously . `` He 's away all day , and at night when I want to see him , he is continually going over to the Scotts ' . It is n't fair that I should have the hardest work , and never any amusement . Men are very selfish , even the best of them . '' `` So are women . Do n't blame John till you see where you are wrong yourself . '' `` But it ca n't be right for him to neglect me . '' `` Do n't you neglect him ? '' `` Why , Mother , I thought you 'd take my part ! '' `` So I do , as far as sympathizing goes , but I think the fault is yours , Meg . '' `` I do n't see how . '' `` Let me show you . Did John ever neglect you , as you call it , while you made it a point to give him your society of an evening , his only leisure time ? '' `` No , but I ca n't do it now , with two babies to tend . '' `` I think you could , dear , and I think you ought . May I speak quite freely , and will you remember that it 's Mother who blames as well as Mother who sympathizes ? '' `` Indeed I will !
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