Jo's face was a study next day, for the secret rather weighed upon her, and she found it hard not to look mysterious and important. Meg observed it, but did not trouble herself to make inquiries, for

"Nothing but wait. Let her alone, be kind and patient, and father's coming will settle everything," replied her mother. "Here's a note to you, Meg, all sealed up. How odd! Teddy never seals mine," sai

"O Meg, you didn't answer it?" cried Mrs. March quickly. "Yes, I did!" and Meg hid her face again, overcome with shame. "Here's a scrape! Do let me bring that wicked boy over to explain, and be lectur