That is why he is so charming and we all like him so much . '' `` I see . It 's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant , but not to show off or get perked up , '' said Amy thoughtfully . `` These things are always seen and felt in a person 's manner and conversations , if modestly used , but it is not necessary to display them , '' said Mrs. March . `` Any more than it 's proper to wear all your bonnets and gowns and ribbons at once , that folks may know you 've got them , '' added Jo , and the lecture ended in a laugh . CHAPTER EIGHT JO MEETS APOLLYON `` Girls , where are you going ? '' asked Amy , coming into their room one Saturday afternoon , and finding them getting ready to go out with an air of secrecy which excited her curiosity . `` Never mind . Little girls should n't ask questions , '' returned Jo sharply . Now if there is anything mortifying to our feelings when we are young , it is to be told that , and to be bidden to `` run away , dear '' is still more trying to us . Amy bridled up at this insult , and determined to find out the secret , if she teased for an hour . Turning to Meg , who never refused her anything very long , she said coaxingly , `` Do tell me ! I should think you might let me go , too , for Beth is fussing over her piano , and I have n't got anything to do , and am so lonely . '' `` I ca n't , dear , because you are n't invited , '' began Meg , but Jo broke in impatiently , `` Now , Meg , be quiet or you will spoil it all . You ca n't go , Amy , so do n't be a baby and whine about it . '' `` You are going somewhere with Laurie , I know you are . You were whispering and laughing together on the sofa last night , and you stopped when I came in . Are n't you going with him ? '' `` Yes , we are . Now do be still , and stop bothering . ''
Amy held her tongue , but used her eyes , and saw XXXXX slip a fan into her pocket .
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