[Little Women by Louisa May Alcott]@TWC D-Link bookLittle Women CHAPTER TWELVE 16/38
I saw you.
It's my turn now," said Jo sharply. "Upon my word, I didn't move it.
It rolled a bit, perhaps, but that is allowed.
So, stand off please, and let me have a go at the stake." "We don't cheat in America, but you can, if you choose," said Jo angrily. "Yankees are a deal the most tricky, everybody knows.
There you go!" returned Fred, croqueting her ball far away. Jo opened her lips to say something rude, but checked herself in time, colored up to her forehead and stood a minute, hammering down a wicket with all her might, while Fred hit the stake and declared himself out with much exultation.
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