To her mother 's inquiries she answered that she was quite well , and Jo 's she silenced by begging to be let alone . `` She feels it in the air -- love , I mean -- and she 's going very fast . She 's got most of the symptoms -- is twittery and cross , does n't eat , lies awake , and mopes in corners . I caught her singing that song he gave her , and once she said ` John ' , as you do , and then turned as red as a poppy . Whatever shall we do ? '' said Jo , looking ready for any measures , however violent . `` Nothing but wait . Let her alone , be kind and patient , and Father 's coming will settle everything , '' replied her mother . `` Here 's a note to you , Meg , all sealed up . How odd ! Teddy never seals mine , '' said Jo next day , as she distributed the contents of the little post office . Mrs. March and Jo were deep in their own affairs , when a sound from Meg made them look up to see her staring at her note with a frightened face . `` My child , what is it ? '' cried her mother , running to her , while Jo tried to take the paper which had done the mischief . `` It 's all a mistake , he did n't send it . Oh , Jo , how could you do it ? '' and Meg hid her face in her hands , crying as if her heart were quite broken . `` Me ! I 've done nothing ! What 's she talking about ? ''
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