`` So do I , it was so smooth and pretty . But it will soon grow out again , '' said Beth , coming to kiss and comfort the shorn sheep . After various lesser mishaps , Meg was finished at last , and by the united exertions of the entire family Jo 's hair was got up and her dress on . They looked very well in their simple suits , Meg 's in silvery drab , with a blue velvet snood , lace frills , and the pearl pin . Jo in maroon , with a stiff , gentlemanly linen collar , and a white chrysanthemum or two for her only ornament . Each put on one nice light glove , and carried one soiled one , and all pronounced the effect `` quite easy and fine '' . Meg 's high-heeled slippers were very tight and hurt her , though she would not own it , and Jo 's nineteen hairpins all seemed stuck straight into her head , which was not exactly comfortable , but , dear me , let us be elegant or die . `` Have a good time , dearies ! '' said Mrs. March , as the sisters went daintily down the walk . `` Do n't eat much supper , and come away at eleven when I send Hannah for you . '' As the gate clashed behind them , a voice cried from a window ... `` Girls , girls ! Have you you both got nice pocket handkerchiefs ? '' `` Yes , yes , spandy nice , and Meg has cologne on hers , '' cried Jo , adding with a laugh as they went on , `` I do believe Marmee would ask that if we were all running away from an earthquake . '' `` It is one of her aristocratic tastes , and quite proper , for a real lady is always known by neat boots , gloves , and handkerchief , '' replied Meg , who had a good many little ` aristocratic tastes ' of her own . `` Now do n't forget to keep the bad breadth out of sight , Jo . Is my sash right ? And does my hair look very bad ? '' said Meg , as she turned from the glass in Mrs. Gardiner 's dressing room after a prolonged prink . `` I know I shall forget . If you see me doing anything wrong , just remind me by a wink , will you ? ''
returned XXXXX , giving her collar a twitch and her head a hasty brush .
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