Shall I sew , read , cone , draw , or do all at once ? Bring on your bears . I 'm ready . '' And Laurie sat down with a submissive expression delightful to behold . `` Finish this story while I set my heel , '' said Jo , handing him the book . `` Yes 'm . '' was the meek answer , as he began , doing his best to prove his gratitude for the favor of admission into the ` Busy Bee Society ' . The story was not a long one , and when it was finished , he ventured to ask a few questions as a reward of merit . `` Please , ma'am , could I inquire if this highly instructive and charming institution is a new one ? '' `` Would you tell him ? '' asked Meg of her sisters . `` He 'll laugh , '' said Amy warningly . `` Who cares ? '' said Jo . `` I guess he 'll like it , '' added Beth . `` Of course I shall ! I give you my word I wo n't laugh . Tell away , Jo , and do n't be afraid . '' `` The idea of being afraid of you ! Well , you see we used to play Pilgrim 's Progress , and we have been going on with it in earnest , all winter and summer . ''
`` Yes , I know , '' said XXXXX , nodding wisely .
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