If it was cheap ugliness , I 'd say nothing , but it costs as much as the other , and I do n't get any satisfaction out of it . '' Laurie threw back his head , and laughed so heartily at this attack , that the felt hat fell off , and Jo walked on it , which insult only afforded him an opportunity for expatiating on the advantages of a rough-and-ready costume , as he folded up the maltreated hat , and stuffed it into his pocket . `` Do n't lecture any more , there 's a good soul ! I have enough all through the week , and like to enjoy myself when I come home . I 'll get myself up regardless of expense tomorrow and be a satisfaction to my friends . '' `` I 'll leave you in peace if you 'll only let your hair grow . I 'm not aristocratic , but I do object to being seen with a person who looks like a young prize fighter , '' observed Jo severely . `` This unassuming style promotes study , that 's why we adopt it , '' returned Laurie , who certainly could not be accused of vanity , having voluntarily sacrificed a handsome curly crop to the demand for quarter-inch-long stubble . `` By the way , Jo , I think that little Parker is really getting desperate about Amy . He talks of her constantly , writes poetry , and moons about in a most suspicious manner . He 'd better nip his little passion in the bud , had n't he ? '' added Laurie , in a confidential , elder brotherly tone , after a minute 's silence . `` Of course he had . We do n't want any more marrying in this family for years to come . Mercy on us , what are the children thinking of ? '' and Jo looked as much scandalized as if Amy and little Parker were not yet in their teens . `` It 's a fast age , and I do n't know what we are coming to , ma'am . You are a mere infant , but you 'll go next , Jo , and we 'll be left lamenting , '' said Laurie , shaking his head over the degeneracy of the times . `` Do n't be alarmed . I 'm not one of the agreeable sort .
Nobody will XXXXX me , and it 's a mercy , for there should always be one old maid in a family . ''
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