He shook hands kindly , but looked as if something did not please him . When they got into the hall , Jo asked Laurie if she had said something amiss . He shook his head . `` No , it was me . He does n't like to hear me play . '' `` Why not ? '' `` I 'll tell you some day . John is going home with you , as I ca n't . '' `` No need of that . I am not a young lady , and it 's only a step . Take care of yourself , wo n't you ? '' `` Yes , but you will come again , I hope ? '' `` If you promise to come and see us after you are well . '' `` I will . '' `` Good night , Laurie ! '' `` Good night , Jo , good night ! '' When all the afternoon 's adventures had been told , the family felt inclined to go visiting in a body , for each found something very attractive in the big house on the other side of the hedge . Mrs. March wanted to talk of her father with the old man who had not forgotten him , Meg longed to walk in the conservatory , Beth sighed for the grand piano , and Amy was eager to see the fine pictures and statues . `` Mother , why did n't Mr. Laurence like to have Laurie play ? '' asked Jo , who was of an inquiring disposition .
`` I am not sure , but I think it was because his son , XXXXX 's father , married an Italian lady , a musician , which displeased the old man , who is very proud .
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