She read a page , looked at Beth , felt her head , peeped into her throat , and then said gravely , `` You 've been over the baby every day for more than a week , and among the others who are going to have it , so I 'm afraid you are going to have it , Beth . I 'll call Hannah , she knows all about sickness . '' `` Do n't let Amy come . She never had it , and I should hate to give it to her . Ca n't you and Meg have it over again ? '' asked Beth , anxiously . `` I guess not . Do n't care if I do . Serve me right , selfish pig , to let you go , and stay writing rubbish myself ! '' muttered Jo , as she went to consult Hannah . The good soul was wide awake in a minute , and took the lead at once , assuring that there was no need to worry ; every one had scarlet fever , and if rightly treated , nobody died , all of which Jo believed , and felt much relieved as they went up to call Meg . `` Now I 'll tell you what we 'll do , '' said Hannah , when she had examined and questioned Beth , `` we will have Dr. Bangs , just to take a look at you , dear , and see that we start right . Then we 'll send Amy off to Aunt March 's for a spell , to keep her out of harm 's way , and one of you girls can stay at home and amuse Beth for a day or two . '' `` I shall stay , of course , I 'm oldest , '' began Meg , looking anxious and self-reproachful . `` I shall , because it 's my fault she is sick . I told Mother I 'd do the errands , and I have n't , '' said Jo decidedly . `` Which will you have , Beth ? There ai n't no need of but one , '' aid Hannah . `` Jo , please . '' And Beth leaned her head against her sister with a contented look , which effectually settled that point .
`` I 'll go and tell XXXXX , '' said Meg , feeling a little hurt , yet rather relieved on the whole , for she did not like nursing , and Jo did .
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