I thought you'd be pleased.''At the idea of anybody coming to take Meg away? No, thank you.''You'll feel better about it when somebody comes to take you away.''I'd like to see any one try it,' cried Jo, fiercely.'So should I!' and Laurie chuckled at the idea.

Please give these to your mother, and tell her I like the medicine she sent me very much. -Laurie

Who are your heroes?' asked Jo.'Grandfather and Napoleon.''Which lady here do you think prettiest? said Sallie.'Margaret."'Which do you like best?" from Fred.'Jo, of course.

What do you most wish for?' said Laurie.'A pair of boot-lacings,' returned Jo, guessing and defeating his purpose.'Not a true answer; you must say what you really do want most.''Genius; don't you wish you could give it to me, Laurie?' and she shyly smiled in his disappointed face.