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Little Women

Jo was very much relieved that one of his virtuous fits
should come on just then, and made her preparations with
a lightened heart, for Beth seemed more cheerful, and
hoped she was doing the best for all.

‘One thing I leave in your especial care,’ she said, the
night before she left.
‘You mean your papers?’ asked Beth.
‘No, my boy. Be very good to him, won’t you?’
‘Of course I will, but I can’t fill your place, and he’ll
miss you sadly.’
‘It won’t hurt him, so remember, I leave him in your
charge, to plague, pet, and keep in order.’
‘I’ll do my best, for your sake,’ promised Beth,
wondering why Jo looked at her so queerly.
When Laurie said good-by, he whispered significantly,
‘It won’t do a bit of good, Jo. My eye is on you, so mind
what you do, or I’ll come and bring you home.’

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