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But she can pet and comfort him after I'm gone,...
But she can pet and comfort him after I'm gone, and so cure him of this romantic notionHe's been through so many little trials of the sort, he's used to it, and will soon get over his lovelornity
Jo spoke hopefully, but could not rid herself of the foreboding fear that this `little trial' would be harder than the others, and that Laurie would not get over his `lovelornity' as easily as heretofore
The plan was talked over in a family council and agreed upon, for MrsKirke gladly accepted Jo, and promised to make a pleasant home for herThe teaching would render her independent, and such leisure as she got might be made profitable by writing, while the new scenes and society would be both useful and agreeableJo liked the prospect and was eager to be gone, for the home nest was growing too narrow for her restless nature and adventurous spiritWhen all was settled, with fear and trembling she told Laurie, but to her surprise he took it very quietlyHe had been graver than usual of late, but very pleasant, and when jokingly accused of turning over a new leaf, he answered soberly, "So I am, and I mean this one shall stay turned
Jo was very much relieved that one of chanel j12 watch his virtuous fits should come on just then, and made her preparations with a lightened heart, for Beth seemed more cheerful, and hoped she was doing the best for all
"One thing I leave in your especial care," she said, the night before she left
"You mean your papers?" asked BethBe very good to him, won't you?"
"Of course I will, but I can't fill your place, and he'll miss you sadly
"It won't hurt him, so remember, I leave him in your charge, to plague, pet, and keep in order
"I'll do my best, for your sake," promised Beth, wondering why Jo looked at her so queerly
When Laurie said good-by, he whispered significantly, "It won't do a bit of good, JoMy eye is on you, so mind what you do, or I'll come and bring you home
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

New York, November
Dear Marmee and Beth,
I'm going to write you a regular volume, for I've got heaps to tell, though I'm not a fine young lady traveling on the continentWhen I lost sight of Father's dear old face, I felt a trifle blue, and might have shed a briny drop or two, if an Irish lady with four small children, all crying more or less, hadn't diverted my mind, for I amused myself by dropping gingerbread prada bag with metal handle nuts over the seat every time they opened their mouths to roar
Soon the sun came out, and taking it as a good omen, I cleared up likewise and enjoyed my journey with all my heartKirke welcomed me so kindly I felt at home at once, even in that big house full of strangersShe gave me a funny little sky parlor--all she had, but there is a stove in it, and a nice table in a sunny window, so I can sit here and write whenever I likeA fine view and a church tower opposite atone for the many stairs, and I took a fancy to my den on the spotThe nursery, where I am to teach and sew, is a pleasant room next MrsKirke's private parlor, and the two little girls are pretty children, rather spoiled, I fancy, but they took to me after telling them The Seven Bad Pigs, and I've no doubt I shall make a model governess
I am to have my meals with the children, if I prefer it to the great table, and for the present I do, for I am bashful, though no one will believe it
"Now, my dear, make yourself at home," said Mrsin her motherly way, "I'm on the drive from morning to night, as you may suppose with such a family, but a great anxiety will be off my mind if I know the children are safe gucci watch uk with youMy rooms are always open to you, and your own shall be as comfortable as I can make itThere are some pleasant people in the house if you feel sociable, and your evenings are always freeCome to me if anything goes wrong, and be as happy as you canThere's the tea bell, I must run and change my cap And off she bustled, leaving me to settle myself in my new nest
As I went downstairs soon after, I saw something I likedThe flights are very long in this tall house, and as I stood waiting at the head of the third one for a little servant girl to lumber up, I saw a gentleman come along behind her, take theheavy hod of coal out of her hand, carry it all the way up, put it down at a door near by, and walk away, saying, with a kind nod and a foreign accent, "It goes better soThe little back is too young to haf such heaviness
Wasn't it good of him? I like such things, for as Father says, trifles show characterWhen I mentioned it to Mrs that evening, she laughed, and said, "That must have been Professor Bhaer, he's always doing things of that sorttold me he was from Berlin, very learned and good, but poor as a church mouse, and gives lessons to support himself and cheap chanel purse two little orphan nephews whom he is educating here, according to the wishes of his sister, who married an AmericanNot a very romantic story, but it interested me, and I was glad to hear that Mrslends him her parlor for some of his scholarsThere is a glass door between it and the nursery, and I mean to peep at him, and then I'll tell you how he looksHe's almost forty, so it's no harm, Marmee
After tea and a go-to-bed romp with the little girls, I attacked the big workbasket, and had a quiet evening chatting with my new friendI shall keep a journal-letter, and send it once a week, so goodnight, and more tomorrow

Tuesday Eve

Had a lively time in my seminary this morning, for the children acted like Sancho, and at one time I really thought I should shake them all roundSome good angel inspired me to try gymnastics, and I kept it up till they were glad to sit down and keep stillAfter luncheon, the girl took them out for a walk, and I went to my needlework like little Mabel `with a willing mind'I was thanking my stars that I'd learned to make nice buttonholes, when the parlor door opened and shut, and someone began to hum, Kennst Du Das Land, like a big chanel knockoff bumble