Please come . '' Jo thanked him and gladly went , wishing she had two neat gloves when she saw the nice , pearl-colored ones her partner wore . The hall was empty , and they had a grand polka , for Laurie danced well , and taught her the German step , which delighted Jo , being full of swing and spring . When the music stopped , they sat down on the stairs to get their breath , and Laurie was in the midst of an account of a students ' festival at Heidelberg when Meg appeared in search of her sister . She beckoned , and Jo reluctantly followed her into a side room , where she found her on a sofa , holding her foot , and looking pale . `` I 've sprained my ankle . That stupid high heel turned and gave me a sad wrench . It aches so , I can hardly stand , and I do n't know how I 'm ever going to get home , '' she said , rocking to and fro in pain . `` I knew you 'd hurt your feet with those silly shoes . I 'm sorry . But I do n't see what you can do , except get a carriage , or stay here all night , '' answered Jo , softly rubbing the poor ankle as she spoke . `` I ca n't have a carriage without its costing ever so much . I dare say I ca n't get one at all , for most people come in their own , and it 's a long way to the stable , and no one to send . '' `` I 'll go . '' `` No , indeed ! It 's past nine , and dark as Egypt . I ca n't stop here , for the house is full . Sallie has some girls staying with her . I 'll rest till Hannah comes , and then do the best I can . '' `` I 'll ask Laurie .
He will go , '' said XXXXX , looking relieved as the idea occurred to her .
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