I'm not good for much, I know, but I'll stand by you, Jo, all the days of my life.

Upon my word I will!" and Laurie meant what he said.
"I know you will, and I'm ever so much obliged.

You are always a great comfort to me, Teddy," returned Jo, gratefully shaking hands.
"Well, now, don't be dismal, there's a good fellow.

It's all right you see.

Meg is happy, Brooke will fly round and get settled immediately, Grandpa will attend to him, and it will be very jolly to see Meg in her own little house.