Peeping over the hedge , he saw the queen of his affections picking flowers in her garden . ` Will you give me a rose ? ' said he . ` You must come and get it . I ca n't come to you , it is n't proper , ' said she , as sweet as honey . He tried to climb over the hedge , but it seemed to grow higher and higher . Then he tried to push through , but it grew thicker and thicker , and he was in despair . So he patiently broke twig after twig till he had made a little hole through which he peeped , saying imploringly , ` Let me in ! Let me in ! ' But the pretty princess did not seem to understand , for she picked her roses quietly , and left him to fight his way in . Whether he did or not , Frank will tell you . '' `` I ca n't . I 'm not playing , I never do , '' said Frank , dismayed at the sentimental predicament out of which he was to rescue the absurd couple . Beth had disappeared behind Jo , and Grace was asleep . `` So the poor knight is to be left sticking in the hedge , is he ? '' asked Mr. Brooke , still watching the river , and playing with the wild rose in his buttonhole . `` I guess the princess gave him a posy , and opened the gate after a while , '' said Laurie , smiling to himself , as he threw acorns at his tutor . `` What a piece of nonsense we have made ! With practice we might do something quite clever . Do you know Truth ? ''
`` I hope so , '' XXXXX Meg soberly .
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