`` May I come in , please ? Or shall I be a bother ? '' he asked , advancing slowly . Meg lifted her eyebrows , but Jo scowled at her defiantly and said at once , `` Of course you may . We should have asked you before , only we thought you would n't care for such a girl 's game as this . '' `` I always like your games , but if Meg does n't want me , I 'll go away . '' `` I 've no objection , if you do something . It 's against the rules to be idle here , '' replied Meg gravely but graciously . `` Much obliged . I 'll do anything if you 'll let me stop a bit , for it 's as dull as the Desert of Sahara down there . 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 ? ''
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