You live near us , do n't you ? '' `` Next door . '' And he looked up and laughed outright , for Jo 's prim manner was rather funny when he remembered how they had chatted about cricket when he brought the cat home . That put Jo at her ease and she laughed too , as she said , in her heartiest way , `` We did have such a good time over your nice Christmas present . '' `` Grandpa sent it . '' `` But you put it into his head , did n't you , now ? '' `` How is your cat , Miss March ? '' asked the boy , trying to look sober while his black eyes shone with fun . `` Nicely , thank you , Mr. Laurence . But I am not Miss March , I 'm only Jo , '' returned the young lady . `` I 'm not Mr. Laurence , I 'm only Laurie . '' `` Laurie Laurence , what an odd name . '' `` My first name is Theodore , but I do n't like it , for the fellows called me Dora , so I made them say Laurie instead . '' `` I hate my name , too , so sentimental ! I wish every one would say Jo instead of Josephine . How did you make the boys stop calling you Dora ? '' `` I thrashed 'em . '' `` I ca n't thrash Aunt March , so I suppose I shall have to bear it . '' And Jo resigned herself with a sigh . `` Do n't you like to dance , Miss Jo ? ''
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