Before she came back , Laurie walked into the parlor to find Amy sobbing , with her head in the sofa cushions . She told her story , expecting to be consoled , but Laurie only put his hands in his pockets and walked about the room , whistling softly , as he knit his brows in deep thought . Presently he sat down beside her , and said , in his most wheedlesome tone , `` Now be a sensible little woman , and do as they say . No , do n't cry , but hear what a jolly plan I 've got . You go to Aunt March 's , and I 'll come and take you out every day , driving or walking , and we 'll have capital times . Wo n't that be better than moping here ? '' `` I do n't wish to be sent off as if I was in the way , '' began Amy , in an injured voice . `` Bless your heart , child , it 's to keep you well . You do n't want to be sick , do you ? '' `` No , I 'm sure I do n't , but I dare say I shall be , for I 've been with Beth all the time . '' `` That 's the very reason you ought to go away at once , so that you may escape it . Change of air and care will keep you well , I dare say , or if it does not entirely , you will have the fever more lightly . I advise you to be off as soon as you can , for scarlet fever is no joke , miss . '' `` But it 's dull at Aunt March 's , and she is so cross , '' said Amy , looking rather frightened . `` It wo n't be dull with me popping in every day to tell you how Beth is , and take you out gallivanting . The old lady likes me , and I 'll be as sweet as possible to her , so she wo n't peck at us , whatever we do . '' `` Will you take me out in the trotting wagon with Puck ? '' `` On my honor as a gentleman . '' `` And come every single day ? '' `` See if I do n't ! ''
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