Aunt says Amy, decidedly, and it is not for us to dictate when she offers such a favor." "It's always so.

Amy has all the fun and I have all the work.

It isn't fair, oh, it isn't fair!" cried Jo passionately.
"I'm afraid it's partly your own fault, dear.

When Aunt spoke to me the other day, she regretted your blunt manners and too independent spirit, and here she writes, as if quoting something you had said--'I planned at first to ask Jo, but as 'favors burden her', and she 'hates French', I think I won't venture to invite her.

Amy is more docile, will make a good companion for Flo, and receive gratefully any help the trip may give her." "Oh, my tongue, my abominable tongue! Why can't I learn to keep it quiet ?" groaned Jo, remembering words which had been her undoing.