The good soul was wide awake in a minute , and took the lead at once , assuring that there was no need to worry ; every one had scarlet fever , and if rightly treated , nobody died , all of which Jo believed , and felt much relieved as they went up to call Meg . `` Now I 'll tell you what we 'll do , '' said Hannah , when she had examined and questioned Beth , `` we will have Dr. Bangs , just to take a look at you , dear , and see that we start right . Then we 'll send Amy off to Aunt March 's for a spell , to keep her out of harm 's way , and one of you girls can stay at home and amuse Beth for a day or two . '' `` I shall stay , of course , I 'm oldest , '' began Meg , looking anxious and self-reproachful . `` I shall , because it 's my fault she is sick . I told Mother I 'd do the errands , and I have n't , '' said Jo decidedly . `` Which will you have , Beth ? There ai n't no need of but one , '' aid Hannah . `` Jo , please . '' And Beth leaned her head against her sister with a contented look , which effectually settled that point . `` I 'll go and tell Amy , '' said Meg , feeling a little hurt , yet rather relieved on the whole , for she did not like nursing , and Jo did . Amy rebelled outright , and passionately declared that she had rather have the fever than go to Aunt March . Meg reasoned , pleaded , and commanded , all in vain . Amy protested that she would not go , and Meg left her in despair to ask Hannah what should be done . Before she came back , Laurie walked into the parlor to find Amy sobbing , with her head in the sofa cushions . She told her story , expecting to be consoled , but Laurie only put his hands in his pockets and walked about the room , whistling softly , as he knit his brows in deep thought . Presently he sat down beside her , and said , in his most wheedlesome tone , `` Now be a sensible little woman , and do as they say . No , do n't cry , but hear what a jolly plan I 've got . You go to Aunt March 's , and I 'll come and take you out every day , driving or walking , and we 'll have capital times . Wo n't that be better than moping here ? ''
`` I do n't wish to be sent off as if I was in the way , '' began XXXXX , in an injured voice .
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