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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Women</strong>CHAPTER NINE‘I do think it was the most fortunate thing in the worldthat those children should have the measles just now,’ saidMeg, one April day, as she stood packing the ‘go abroady’trunk in her room, surrounded by her sisters.‘And so nice of Annie Moffat not to forget herpromise. A whole fortnight of fun will be regularlysplendid,’ replied Jo, looking like a windmill as she foldedskirts with her long arms.‘And such lovely weather, I’m so glad of that,’ addedBeth, tidily sorting neck and hair ribbons in her best box,lent for the great occasion.‘I wish I was going to have a fine time and wear allthese nice things,’ said Amy with her mouth full of pins, asshe artistically replenished her sister’s cushion.‘I wish you were all going, but as you can’t, I shall keepmy adventures to tell you when I come back. I’m sure it’sthe least I can do when you have been so kind, lendingme things and helping me get ready,’ said Meg, glancinground the room at the very simple outfit, which seemednearly perfect in their eyes.144 of 861

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