`` I have so much to say , I do n't know where to begin ! Get in and we can talk at our ease . I was going for a drive and longing for company . Flo 's saving up for tonight . '' `` What happens then , a ball ? '' `` A Christmas party at our hotel . There are many Americans there , and they give it in honor of the day . You 'll go with us , of course ? Aunt will be charmed . '' `` Thank you . Where now ? '' asked Laurie , leaning back and folding his arms , a proceeding which suited Amy , who preferred to drive , for her parasol whip and blue reins over the white ponies ' backs afforded her infinite satisfaction . `` I 'm going to the bankers first for letters , and then to Castle Hill . The view is so lovely , and I like to feed the peacocks . Have you ever been there ? '' `` Often , years ago , but I do n't mind having a look at it . '' `` Now tell me all about yourself . The last I heard of you , your grandfather wrote that he expected you from Berlin . '' `` Yes , I spent a month there and then joined him in Paris , where he has settled for the winter . He has friends there and finds plenty to amuse him , so I go and come , and we get on capitally . ''
`` That 's a sociable arrangement , '' said Amy , missing something in Laurie 's manner , though she could n't XXXXX what .
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