Little Women

But Laurie didn't laugh. 'Never mind that,' he said gently. 'Please come.'

'I've a bad habit of standing near a fire, and I burn my dresses,' said Jo.

I'm sixteen next month, and I won't go before I'm seventeen.'

This pleased Jo very much, and soon the two of them were talking easily, like old friends.

Sometimes,' he answered. 'I've been abroad a lot recently, and I don't know how you do things here.'

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?'

Oh dear, I didn't know anyone was here!' Jo said.

Jo saw a big red-haired boy coming towards her and she quickly went through a door into a small room.

Jo wasn't interested in girlish talk and stood with her back carefully against the wall

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