I 'm not afraid of either of them . '' Up went Jo , and knocked smartly on the door of Laurie 's little study . `` Stop that , or I 'll open the door and make you ! '' called out the young gentleman in a threatening tone . Jo immediately knocked again . The door flew open , and in she bounced before Laurie could recover from his surprise . Seeing that he really was out of temper , Jo , who knew how to manage him , assumed a contrite expression , and going artistically down upon her knees , said meekly , `` Please forgive me for being so cross . I came to make it up , and ca n't go away till I have . '' `` It 's all right . Get up , and do n't be a goose , Jo , '' was the cavalier reply to her petition . `` Thank you , I will . Could I ask what 's the matter ? You do n't look exactly easy in your mind . '' `` I 've been shaken , and I wo n't bear it ! '' growled Laurie indignantly . `` Who did it ? '' demanded Jo . `` Grandfather . If it had been anyone else I 'd have ... '' And the injured youth finished his sentence by an energetic gesture of the right arm . `` That 's nothing .
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