Since Jo is no longer responsible for Aunt March, she can devote herself to writing and has been working on a novel. While attending a lecture, she learns of a newspaper offering a $100 prize for a sensationlistic story. Jo submits a vivid tale and six weeks later learns that she has won the prize.
The family applauds her success, though Mr. March tells her she can do better than writing such popular tales. Jo uses the money.....
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