We did n't want no hurrycanes round . Now you go into the parlor , and I 'll send 'em down to you , '' with which somewhat involved reply Hannah vanished , chuckling ecstatically . Presently Jo appeared , proudly bearing a flannel bundle laid forth upon a large pillow . Jo 's face was very sober , but her eyes twinkled , and there was an odd sound in her voice of repressed emotion of some sort . `` Shut your eyes and hold out your arms , '' she said invitingly . Laurie backed precipitately into a corner , and put his hands behind him with an imploring gesture . `` No , thank you . I 'd rather not . I shall drop it or smash it , as sure as fate . '' `` Then you sha n't see your nevvy , '' said Jo decidedly , turning as if to go . `` I will , I will ! Only you must be responsible for damages . '' and obeying orders , Laurie heroically shut his eyes while something was put into his arms . A peal of laughter from Jo , Amy , Mrs. March , Hannah , and John caused him to open them the next minute , to find himself invested with two babies instead of one . No wonder they laughed , for the expression of his face was droll enough to convulse a Quaker , as he stood and stared wildly from the unconscious innocents to the hilarious spectators with such dismay that Jo sat down on the floor and screamed . `` Twins , by Jupiter ! '' was all he said for a minute , then turning to the women with an appealing look that was comically piteous , he added , `` Take 'em quick , somebody ! I 'm going to laugh , and I shall drop 'em . '' Jo rescued his babies , and marched up and down , with one on each arm , as if already initiated into the mysteries of babytending , while Laurie laughed till the tears ran down his cheeks . `` It 's the best joke of the season , is n't it ?
I would n't have told you , for I set my heart on surprising you , and I flatter myself I 've done it , '' said XXXXX , when she got her breath .
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