For now and then she forgot her grown-up ways and acted like a spoiled child . Just as the party was setting out , Amy called over the banisters in a threatening tone , `` You 'll be sorry for this , Jo March , see if you ai n't . '' `` Fiddlesticks ! '' returned Jo , slamming the door . They had a charming time , for The Seven Castles Of The Diamond Lake was as brilliant and wonderful as heart could wish . But in spite of the comical red imps , sparkling elves , and the gorgeous princes and princesses , Jo 's pleasure had a drop of bitterness in it . The fairy queen 's yellow curls reminded her of Amy , and between the acts she amused herself with wondering what her sister would do to make her ` sorry for it ' . She and Amy had had many lively skirmishes in the course of their lives , for both had quick tempers and were apt to be violent when fairly roused . Amy teased Jo , and Jo irritated Amy , and semioccasional explosions occurred , of which both were much ashamed afterward . Although the oldest , Jo had the least self-control , and had hard times trying to curb the fiery spirit which was continually getting her into trouble . Her anger never lasted long , and having humbly confessed her fault , she sincerely repented and tried to do better . Her sisters used to say that they rather liked to get Jo into a fury because she was such an angel afterward . Poor Jo tried desperately to be good , but her bosom enemy was always ready to flame up and defeat her , and it took years of patient effort to subdue it . When they got home , they found Amy reading in the parlor . She assumed an injured air as they came in , never lifted her eyes from her book , or asked a single question . Perhaps curiosity might have conquered resentment , if Beth had not been there to inquire and receive a glowing description of the play . On going up to put away her best hat , Jo 's first look was toward the bureau , for in their last quarrel Amy had soothed her feelings by turning Jo 's top drawer upside down on the floor . Everything was in its place , however , and after a hasty glance into her various closets , bags , and boxes , Jo decided that Amy had forgiven and forgotten her wrongs . There Jo was mistaken , for next day she made a discovery which produced a tempest . Meg , Beth , and Amy were sitting together , late in the afternoon , when Jo burst into the room , looking excited and demanding breathlessly , `` Has anyone taken my book ? ''
Meg and XXXXX said , `` No . ''
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