I had a feeling that something was going to happen and I was ready for it . I did n't feel blushy or quakey , but quite cool and only a little excited . By-and-by I heard Fred 's voice , and then he came hurrying through the great arch to find me . He looked so troubled that I forgot all about myself , and asked what the matter was . He said he 'd just got a letter begging him to come home , for Frank was very ill . So he was going at once on the night train and only had time to say good-by . I was very sorry for him , and disappointed for myself , but only for a minute because he said , as he shook hands , and said it in a way that I could not mistake , `` I shall soon come back , you wo n't forget me , Amy ? '' I did n't promise , but I looked at him , and he seemed satisfied , and there was no time for anything but messages and good-byes , for he was off in an hour , and we all miss him very much . I know he wanted to speak , but I think , from something he once hinted , that he had promised his father not to do anything of the sort yet a while , for he is a rash boy , and the old gentleman dreads a foreign daughter-in-law . We shall soon meet in Rome , and then , if I do n't change my mind , I 'll say `` Yes , thank you , '' when he says `` Will you , please ? '' Of course this is all very private , but I wished you to know what was going on . Do n't be anxious about me , remember I am your ` prudent Amy ' , and be sure I will do nothing rashly . Send me as much advice as you like . I 'll use it if I can . I wish I could see you for a good talk , Marmee . Love and trust me . Ever your AMY CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO TENDER TROUBLES `` Jo , I 'm anxious about Beth . '' `` Why , Mother , she has seemed unusually well since the babies came . '' `` It 's not her health that troubles me now , it 's her spirits . I 'm sure there is something on her mind , and I want you to discover what it is . ''
`` What makes you think so , XXXXX ? ''
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