He no longer made fun of his brother's old-fashioned ways and bookish tastes, but treated him with a new and very marked respect, which touched and pleased modest Rob, and much amazed all observers.

It seemed as if he felt that he owed him reparation for the foolish act that might have cost him his life; and love being stronger than will, Ted forgot his pride, and paid his debt like an honest boy.
'I don't understand it,' said Mrs Jo, after a week of home life, much impressed by the good behaviour of her younger son.

'Ted is such a saint, I'm afraid we are going to lose him.

Is it Meg's sweet influence, or Daisy's fine cooking, or the pellets I catch Nan giving him on the sly?
Some witchcraft has been at work during my absence, and this will-o'-the-wisp is so amiable, quiet, and obedient, I don't know him.' 'He is growing up, heart's-dearest, and being a precocious plant, he begins to bloom early.

I also see a change in my Robchen.