`` I wonder if you will ever grow up , Laurie , '' said Meg in a matronly tone . `` I 'm doing my best , ma'am , but ca n't get much higher , I 'm afraid , as six feet is about all men can do in these degenerate days , '' responded the young gentleman , whose head was about level with the little chandelier . `` I suppose it would be profanation to eat anything in this spick-and-span bower , so as I 'm tremendously hungry , I propose an adjournment , '' he added presently . `` Mother and I are going to wait for John . There are some last things to settle , '' said Meg , bustling away . `` Beth and I are going over to Kitty Bryant 's to get more flowers for tomorrow , '' added Amy , tying a picturesque hat over her picturesque curls , and enjoying the effect as much as anybody . `` Come , Jo , do n't desert a fellow . I 'm in such a state of exhaustion I ca n't get home without help . Do n't take off your apron , whatever you do , it 's peculiarly becoming , '' said Laurie , as Jo bestowed his especial aversion in her capacious pocket and offered her arm to support his feeble steps . `` Now , Teddy , I want to talk seriously to you about tomorrow , '' began Jo , as they strolled away together . `` You must promise to behave well , and not cut up any pranks , and spoil our plans . '' `` Not a prank . '' `` And do n't say funny things when we ought to be sober . '' `` I never do . You are the one for that . '' `` And I implore you not to look at me during the ceremony . I shall certainly laugh if you do . '' `` You wo n't see me , you 'll be crying so hard that the thick fog round you will obscure the prospect . '' `` I never cry unless for some great affliction . '' `` Such as fellows going to college , hey ? ''
cut in XXXXX , with suggestive laugh .
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