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Little Women

‘Pin it round your neck, and then it will be useful,’ said
Laurie, looking down at the little blue boots, which he
evidently approved of. Away they went fleetly and
gracefully, for having practiced at home, they were well

matched, and the blithe young couple were a pleasant
sight to see, as they twirled merrily round and round,
feeling more friendly than ever after their small tiff.
‘Laurie, I want you to do me a favor, will you?’ said
Meg, as he stood fanning her when her breath gave out,
which it did very soon though she would not own why.
‘Won’t I!’ said Laurie, with alacrity.
‘Please don’t tell them at home about my dress tonight.
They won’t understand the joke, and it will worry
Mother.’
‘Then why did you do it?’ said Laurie’s eyes, so plainly
that Meg hastily added...
‘I shall tell them myself all about it, and ‘fess’ to Mother
how silly I’ve been. But I’d rather do it myself. So you’ll
not tell, will you?’
‘I give you my word I won’t, only what shall I say
when they ask me?’
‘Just say I looked pretty well and was having a good
time.’

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