There is a pile of clouds in the east , it 's not fair , and I do n't go . '' `` Now , that 's shirking . It 's a lovely day , no prospect of rain , and you pride yourself on keeping promises , so be honorable , come and do your duty , and then be at peace for another six months . '' At that minute Jo was particularly absorbed in dressmaking , for she was mantua-maker general to the family , and took especial credit to herself because she could use a needle as well as a pen . It was very provoking to be arrested in the act of a first trying-on , and ordered out to make calls in her best array on a warm July day . She hated calls of the formal sort , and never made any till Amy compelled her with a bargain , bribe , or promise . In the present instance there was no escape , and having clashed her scissors rebelliously , while protesting that she smelled thunder , she gave in , put away her work , and taking up her hat and gloves with an air of resignation , told Amy the victim was ready . `` Jo March , you are perverse enough to provoke a saint ! You do n't intend to make calls in that state , I hope , '' cried Amy , surveying her with amazement . `` Why not ? I 'm neat and cool and comfortable , quite proper for a dusty walk on a warm day . If people care more for my clothes than they do for me , I do n't wish to see them . You can dress for both , and be as elegant as you please . It pays for you to be fine . It does n't for me , and furbelows only worry me . '' `` Oh , dear ! '' sighed Amy , `` now she 's in a contrary fit , and will drive me distracted before I can get her properly ready . I 'm sure it 's no pleasure to me to go today , but it 's a debt we owe society , and there 's no one to pay it but you and me . I 'll do anything for you , Jo , if you 'll only dress yourself nicely , and come and help me do the civil . You can talk so well , look so aristocratic in your best things , and behave so beautifully , if you try , that I 'm proud of you .
I 'm afraid to go alone , do XXXXX and take care of me . ''
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