I mean it kindly , and do n't want you to spoil your whole life by making a mistake at the beginning . You ought to marry well and help your family . It 's your duty to make a rich match and it ought to be impressed upon you . '' `` Father and Mother do n't think so . They like John though he is poor . '' `` Your parents , my dear , have no more worldly wisdom than a pair of babies . '' `` I 'm glad of it , '' cried Meg stoutly . Aunt March took no notice , but went on with her lecture . `` This Rook is poor and has n't got any rich relations , has he ? '' `` No , but he has many warm friends . '' `` You ca n't live on friends , try it and see how cool they 'll grow . He has n't any business , has he ? '' `` Not yet . Mr. Laurence is going to help him . '' `` That wo n't last long . James Laurence is a crotchety old fellow and not to be depended on . So you intend to marry a man without money , position , or business , and go on working harder than you do now , when you might be comfortable all your days by minding me and doing better ? I thought you had more sense , Meg . '' `` I could n't do better if I waited half my life ! John is good and wise , he 's got heaps of talent , he 's willing to work and sure to get on , he 's so energetic and brave .
Everyone likes and respects him , and I 'm proud to XXXXX he cares for me , though I 'm so poor and young and silly , '' said Meg , looking prettier than ever in her earnestness .
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