The door flew open, and in she bounced before Laurie could recover from his surprise.

Seeing that he really was out of temper, Jo, who knew how to manage him, assumed a contrite expression, and going artistically down upon her knees, said meekly, "Please forgive me for being so cross.

I came to make it up, and can't go away till I have." "It's all right.

Get up, and don't be a goose, Jo," was the cavalier reply to her petition.
"Thank you, I will.

Could I ask what's the matter?
You don't look exactly easy in your mind." "I've been shaken, and I won't bear it!" growled Laurie indignantly.
"Who did it ?" demanded Jo.
"Grandfather.