But Laurie didn't laugh. 'Never mind that,' he said gently. 'Please come.'
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
'I've a bad habit of standing near a fire, and I burn my dresses,' said Jo.
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
I'm sixteen next month, and I won't go before I'm seventeen.'
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
This pleased Jo very much, and soon the two of them were talking easily, like old friends.
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
Sometimes,' he answered. 'I've been abroad a lot recently, and I don't know how you do things here.'
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
Don't go. I came in here because I don't know any people, but I think I've seen you before,' he said. 'You live near us, don't you?'
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
Oh dear, I didn't know anyone was here!' Jo said.
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
Jo saw a big red-haired boy coming towards her and she quickly went through a door into a small room.
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
Jo wasn't interested in girlish talk and stood with her back carefully against the wall
Maureen -has quoted5 years ago
Don't worry,' Amy told Meg, who was crying. 'Just tie your ribbon so that the ends come on to your forehead a little, and it will look quite fashionable