`` If you like them so much , come down and see ours . Grandfather is out , so you need n't be afraid , '' said Laurie , getting up . `` I 'm not afraid of anything , '' returned Jo , with a toss of the head . `` I do n't believe you are ! '' exclaimed the boy , looking at her with much admiration , though he privately thought she would have good reason to be a trifle afraid of the old gentleman , if she met him in some of his moods . The atmosphere of the whole house being summerlike , Laurie led the way from room to room , letting Jo stop to examine whatever struck her fancy . And so , at last they came to the library , where she clapped her hands and pranced , as she always did when especially delighted . It was lined with books , and there were pictures and statues , and distracting little cabinets full of coins and curiosities , and Sleepy Hollow chairs , and queer tables , and bronzes , and best of all , a great open fireplace with quaint tiles all round it . `` What richness ! '' sighed Jo , sinking into the depth of a velour chair and gazing about her with an air of intense satisfaction . `` Theodore Laurence , you ought to be the happiest boy in the world , '' she added impressively . `` A fellow ca n't live on books , '' said Laurie , shaking his head as he perched on a table opposite . Before he could more , a bell rang , and Jo flew up , exclaiming with alarm , `` Mercy me ! It 's your grandpa ! '' `` Well , what if it is ? You are not afraid of anything , you know , '' returned the boy , looking wicked . `` I think I am a little bit afraid of him , but I do n't know why I should be . Marmee said I might come , and I do n't think you 're any the worse for it , '' said Jo , composing herself , though she kept her eyes on the door . `` I 'm a great deal better for it , and ever so much obliged . I 'm only afraid you are very tired of talking to me .
It was so pleasant , I could n't bear to stop , '' said XXXXX gratefully .
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