Mr. Laurence 's ruddy face changed suddenly , and he sat down , with a troubled glance at the picture of a handsome man , which hung over his table . It was Laurie 's father , who had run away in his youth , and married against the imperious old man 's will . Jo fancied he remembered and regretted the past , and she wished she had held her tongue . `` He wo n't do it unless he is very much worried , and only threatens it sometimes , when he gets tired of studying . I often think I should like to , especially since my hair was cut , so if you ever miss us , you may advertise for two boys and look among the ships bound for India . '' She laughed as she spoke , and Mr. Laurence looked relieved , evidently taking the whole as a joke . `` You hussy , how dare you talk in that way ? Where 's your respect for me , and your proper bringing up ? Bless the boys and girls ! What torments they are , yet we ca n't do without them , '' he said , pinching her cheeks good-humoredly . `` Go and bring that boy down to his dinner , tell him it 's all right , and advise him not to put on tragedy airs with his grandfather . I wo n't bear it . '' `` He wo n't come , Sir . He feels badly because you did n't believe him when he said he could n't tell . I think the shaking hurt his feelings very much . '' Jo tried to look pathetic but must have failed , for Mr. Laurence began to laugh , and she knew the day was won . `` I 'm sorry for that , and ought to thank him for not shaking me , I suppose . What the dickens does the fellow expect ? '' and the old gentleman looked a trifle ashamed of his own testiness . `` If I were you , I 'd write him an apology , Sir .
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