`` Dear me ! '' said the old lady , putting up her glass for another observation of Meg , who tried to look as if she had not heard and been rather shocked at Mrs. Moffat 's fibs . The ` queer feeling ' did not pass away , but she imagined herself acting the new part of fine lady and so got on pretty well , though the tight dress gave her a side-ache , the train kept getting under her feet , and she was in constant fear lest her earrings should fly off and get lost or broken . She was flirting her fan and laughing at the feeble jokes of a young gentleman who tried to be witty , when she suddenly stopped laughing and looked confused , for just opposite , she saw Laurie . He was staring at her with undisguised surprise , and disapproval also , she thought , for though he bowed and smiled , yet something in his honest eyes made her blush and wish she had her old dress on . To complete her confusion , she saw Belle nudge Annie , and both glance from her to Laurie , who , she was happy to see , looked unusually boyish and shy . `` Silly creatures , to put such thoughts into my head . I wo n't care for it , or let it change me a bit , '' thought Meg , and rustled across the room to shake hands with her friend . `` I 'm glad you came , I was afraid you would n't . '' she said , with her most grown-up air . `` Jo wanted me to come , and tell her how you looked , so I did , '' answered Laurie , without turning his eyes upon her , though he half smiled at her maternal tone . `` What shall you tell her ? '' asked Meg , full of curiosity to know his opinion of her , yet feeling ill at ease with him for the first time . `` I shall say I did n't know you , for you look so grown-up and unlike yourself , I 'm quite afraid of you , '' he said , fumbling at his glove button . `` How absurd of you ! The girls dressed me up for fun , and I rather like it . Would n't Jo stare if she saw me ? '' said Meg , bent on making him say whether he thought her improved or not . `` Yes , I think she would , '' returned Laurie gravely . `` Do n't you like me so ? ''
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