`` Tell , then . '' Laurie bent , and whispered three words in Jo 's ear , which produced a comical change . She stood and stared at him for a minute , looking both surprised and displeased , then walked on , saying sharply , `` How do you know ? '' `` Saw it . '' `` Where ? '' `` Pocket . '' `` All this time ? '' `` Yes , is n't that romantic ? '' `` No , it 's horrid . '' `` Do n't you like it ? '' `` Of course I do n't . It 's ridiculous , it wo n't be allowed . My patience ! What would Meg say ? '' `` You are not to tell anyone . Mind that . '' `` I did n't promise . '' `` That was understood , and I trusted you . '' `` Well , I wo n't for the present , anyway , but I 'm disgusted , and wish you had n't told me . '' `` I thought you 'd be pleased . ''
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