At any rate , his skill reminds him of the woman he did not like , and so he ` glowered ' as Jo said . '' `` Dear me , how romantic ! '' exclaimed Meg . `` How silly ! '' said Jo . `` Let him be a musician if he wants to , and not plague his life out sending him to college , when he hates to go . '' `` That 's why he has such handsome black eyes and pretty manners , I suppose . Italians are always nice , '' said Meg , who was a little sentimental . `` What do you know about his eyes and his manners ? You never spoke to him , hardly , '' cried Jo , who was not sentimental . `` I saw him at the party , and what you tell shows that he knows how to behave . That was a nice little speech about the medicine Mother sent him . '' `` He meant the blanc mange , I suppose . '' `` How stupid you are , child ! He meant you , of course . '' `` Did he ? '' And Jo opened her eyes as if it had never occurred to her before . `` I never saw such a girl ! You do n't know a compliment when you get it , '' said Meg , with the air of a young lady who knew all about the matter . `` I think they are great nonsense , and I 'll thank you not to be silly and spoil my fun .
Laurie 's a nice boy and I XXXXX him , and I wo n't have any sentimental stuff about compliments and such rubbish .
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