`` You 've got me , anyhow . I 'm not good for much , I know , but I 'll stand by you , Jo , all the days of my life . Upon my word I will ! '' and Laurie meant what he said . `` I know you will , and I 'm ever so much obliged . You are always a great comfort to me , Teddy , '' returned Jo , gratefully shaking hands . `` Well , now , do n't be dismal , there 's a good fellow . It 's all right you see . Meg is happy , Brooke will fly round and get settled immediately , Grandpa will attend to him , and it will be very jolly to see Meg in her own little house . We 'll have capital times after she is gone , for I shall be through college before long , and then we 'll go abroad on some nice trip or other . Would n't that console you ? '' `` I rather think it would , but there 's no knowing what may happen in three years , '' said Jo thoughtfully . `` That 's true . Do n't you wish you could take a look forward and see where we shall all be then ? I do , '' returned Laurie . `` I think not , for I might see something sad , and everyone looks so happy now , I do n't believe they could be much improved . '' And Jo 's eyes went slowly round the room , brightening as they looked , for the prospect was a pleasant one . Father and Mother sat together , quietly reliving the first chapter of the romance which for them began some twenty years ago . Amy was drawing the lovers , who sat apart in a beautiful world of their own , the light of which touched their faces with a grace the little artist could not copy . Beth lay on her sofa , talking cheerily with her old friend , who held her little hand as if he felt that it possessed the power to lead him along the peaceful way she walked .
Jo lounged in her favorite low seat , with the grave quiet look which best became her , and XXXXX , leaning on the back of her chair , his chin on a level with her curly head , smiled with his friendliest aspect , and nodded at her in the long glass which reflected them both .
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