He thought she was just perfect , and talked about it for days and days , and went on about you all in flaming style . If ever I do get my wish , you see what I 'll do for Brooke . '' `` Begin to do something now by not plaguing his life out , '' said Meg sharply . `` How do you know I do , Miss ? '' `` I can always tell by his face when he goes away . If you have been good , he looks satisfied and walks briskly . If you have plagued him , he 's sober and walks slowly , as if he wanted to go back and do his work better . '' `` Well , I like that ? So you keep an account of my good and bad marks in Brooke 's face , do you ? I see him bow and smile as he passes your window , but I did n't know you 'd got up a telegraph . '' `` We have n't . Do n't be angry , and oh , do n't tell him I said anything ! It was only to show that I cared how you get on , and what is said here is said in confidence , you know , '' cried Meg , much alarmed at the thought of what might follow from her careless speech . `` I do n't tell tales , '' replied Laurie , with his ` high and mighty ' air , as Jo called a certain expression which he occasionally wore . `` Only if Brooke is going to be a thermometer , I must mind and have fair weather for him to report . '' `` Please do n't be offended . I did n't mean to preach or tell tales or be silly . I only thought Jo was encouraging you in a feeling which you 'd be sorry for by-and-by . You are so kind to us , we feel as if you were our brother and say just what we think . Forgive me , I meant it kindly . ''
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