`` I let the sun go down on my anger . I would n't forgive her , and today , if it had n't been for Laurie , it might have been too late ! How could I be so wicked ? '' said Jo , half aloud , as she leaned over her sister softly stroking the wet hair scattered on the pillow . As if she heard , Amy opened her eyes , and held out her arms , with a smile that went straight to Jo 's heart . Neither said a word , but they hugged one another close , in spite of the blankets , and everything was forgiven and forgotten in one hearty kiss . CHAPTER NINE MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR `` I do think it was the most fortunate thing in the world that those children should have the measles just now , '' said Meg , one April day , as she stood packing the ` go abroady ' trunk in her room , surrounded by her sisters . `` And so nice of Annie Moffat not to forget her promise . A whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid , '' replied Jo , looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms . `` And such lovely weather , I 'm so glad of that , '' added Beth , tidily sorting neck and hair ribbons in her best box , lent for the great occasion . `` I wish I was going to have a fine time and wear all these nice things , '' said Amy with her mouth full of pins , as she artistically replenished her sister 's cushion . `` I wish you were all going , but as you ca n't , I shall keep my adventures to tell you when I come back . I 'm sure it 's the least I can do when you have been so kind , lending me things and helping me get ready , '' said Meg , glancing round the room at the very simple outfit , which seemed nearly perfect in their eyes . `` What did Mother give you out of the treasure box ? '' asked Amy , who had not been present at the opening of a certain cedar chest in which Mrs. March kept a few relics of past splendor , as gifts for her girls when the proper time came . `` A pair of silk stockings , that pretty carved fan , and a lovely blue sash . I wanted the violet silk , but there is n't time to make it over , so I must be contented with my old tarlaton . '' `` It will look nice over my new muslin skirt , and the sash will set it off beautifully . I wish I had n't smashed my coral bracelet , for you might have had it , '' said Jo , who loved to give and lend , but whose possessions were usually too dilapidated to be of much use . `` There is a lovely old-fashioned pearl set in the treasure chest , but Mother said real flowers were the prettiest ornament for a young girl , and Laurie promised to send me all I want , '' replied Meg .
`` Now , let me see , there 's my new gray walking suit , just curl up the feather in my hat , XXXXX , then my poplin for Sunday and the small party , it looks heavy for spring , does n't it ?
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