I 'd have a stable full of Arabian steeds , rooms piled high with books , and I 'd write out of a magic inkstand , so that my works should be as famous as Laurie 's music . I want to do something splendid before I go into my castle , something heroic or wonderful that wo n't be forgotten after I 'm dead . I do n't know what , but I 'm on the watch for it , and mean to astonish you all some day . I think I shall write books , and get rich and famous , that would suit me , so that is my favorite dream . '' `` Mine is to stay at home safe with Father and Mother , and help take care of the family , '' said Beth contentedly . `` Do n't you wish for anything else ? '' asked Laurie . `` Since I had my little piano , I am perfectly satisfied . I only wish we may all keep well and be together , nothing else . '' `` I have ever so many wishes , but the pet one is to be an artist , and go to Rome , and do fine pictures , and be the best artist in the whole world , '' was Amy 's modest desire . `` We 're an ambitious set , are n't we ? Every one of us , but Beth , wants to be rich and famous , and gorgeous in every respect . I do wonder if any of us will ever get our wishes , '' said Laurie , chewing grass like a meditative calf . `` I 've got the key to my castle in the air , but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen , '' observed Jo mysteriously . `` I 've got the key to mine , but I 'm not allowed to try it . Hang college ! '' muttered Laurie with an impatient sigh . `` Here 's mine ! '' and Amy waved her pencil . `` I have n't got any , '' said Meg forlornly .
`` Yes , you have , '' said XXXXX at once .
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