If you say you love him, I know I shall do something desperate;" and he looked as if he would keep his word, as he clenched his hands with a wrathful spark in his eyes.
Jo wanted to laugh, but restrained herself and said warmly, for she too, was getting excited with all this, "Don't swear, Teddy! He isn't old, nor anything bad, but good and kind, and the best friend I've got, next to you.

Pray, don't fly into a passion.

I want to be kind, but I know I shall get angry if you abuse my Professor.

I haven't the least idea of loving him or anybody else." "But you will after a while, and then what will become of me ?" "You'll love someone else too, like a sensible boy, and forget all this trouble." "I can't love anyone else, and I'll never forget you, Jo, Never! Never!" with a stamp to emphasize his passionate words.
"What shall I do with him ?" sighed Jo, finding that emotions were more unmanagable than she expected.

"You haven't heard what I wanted to tell you.