And he waved his hands , as if words failed to express his admiration . Meg smiled and relented , and whispered as they stood waiting to catch the time , `` Take care my skirt does n't trip you up . It 's the plague of my life and I was a goose to wear it . '' `` Pin it round your neck , and then it will be useful , '' said Laurie , looking down at the little blue boots , which he evidently approved of . Away they went fleetly and gracefully , for having practiced at home , they were well matched , and the blithe young couple were a pleasant sight to see , as they twirled merrily round and round , feeling more friendly than ever after their small tiff . `` Laurie , I want you to do me a favor , will you ? '' said Meg , as he stood fanning her when her breath gave out , which it did very soon though she would not own why . `` Wo n't I ! '' said Laurie , with alacrity . `` Please do n't tell them at home about my dress tonight . They wo n't understand the joke , and it will worry Mother . '' `` Then why did you do it ? '' said Laurie 's eyes , so plainly that Meg hastily added ... `` I shall tell them myself all about it , and ` fess ' to Mother how silly I 've been . But I 'd rather do it myself . So you 'll not tell , will you ? '' `` I give you my word I wo n't , only what shall I say when they ask me ? '' `` Just say I looked pretty well and was having a good time . '' `` I 'll say the first with all my heart , but how about the other ? You do n't look as if you were having a good time . Are you ? ''
And XXXXX looked at her with an expression which made her answer in a whisper ... `` No , not just now .
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