`` Do n't do anything rude , pray Jo ; I wo n't have any fuss made , so let it all pass and behave yourself , '' begged Amy , as she departed early , hoping to find a reinforcement of flowers to refresh her poor little table . `` I merely intend to make myself entrancingly agreeable to every one I know , and to keep them in your corner as long as possible . Teddy and his boys will lend a hand , and we 'll have a good time yet . '' returned Jo , leaning over the gate to watch for Laurie . Presently the familiar tramp was heard in the dusk , and she ran out to meet him . `` Is that my boy ? '' `` As sure as this is my girl ! '' and Laurie tucked her hand under his arm with the air of a man whose every wish was gratified . `` Oh , Teddy , such doings ! '' and Jo told Amy 's wrongs with sisterly zeal . `` A flock of our fellows are going to drive over by-and-by , and I 'll be hanged if I do n't make them buy every flower she 's got , and camp down before her table afterward , '' said Laurie , espousing her cause with warmth . `` The flowers are not at all nice , Amy says , and the fresh ones may not arrive in time . I do n't wish to be unjust or suspicious , but I should n't wonder if they never came at all . When people do one mean thing they are very likely to do another , '' observed Jo in a disgusted tone . `` Did n't Hayes give you the best out of our gardens ? I told him to . '' `` I did n't know that , he forgot , I suppose , and , as your grandpa was poorly , I did n't like to worry him by asking , though I did want some . '' `` Now , Jo , how could you think there was any need of asking ? They are just as much yours as mine . Do n't we always go halves in everything ? ''
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