`` Not a true answer . You must say what you really do want most . '' `` Genius . Do n't you wish you could give it to me , Laurie ? '' And she slyly smiled in his disappointed face . `` What virtues do you most admire in a man ? '' asked Sallie . `` Courage and honesty . '' `` Now my turn , '' said Fred , as his hand came last . `` Let 's give it to him , '' whispered Laurie to Jo , who nodded and asked at once ... `` Did n't you cheat at croquet ? '' `` Well , yes , a little bit . '' `` Good ! Did n't you take your story out of The Sea Lion ? '' said Laurie . `` Rather . '' `` Do n't you think the English nation perfect in every respect ? '' asked Sallie . `` I should be ashamed of myself if I did n't . '' `` He 's a true John Bull . Now , Miss Sallie , you shall have a chance without waiting to draw .
I 'll harrrow up your feelings first by asking if you do n't think you are something of a flirt , '' said Laurie , as Jo nodded to XXXXX as a sign that peace was declared .
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