He likes to write , and he 'll give a tone to our contributions and keep us from being sentimental , do n't you see ? We can do so little for him , and he does so much for us , I think the least we can do is to offer him a place here , and make him welcome if he comes . '' This artful allusion to benefits conferred brought Tupman to his feet , looking as if he had quite made up his mind . `` Yes ; we ought to do it , even if we are afraid . I say he may come , and his grandpa , too , if he likes . '' This spirited burst from Beth electrified the club , and Jo left her seat to shake hands approvingly . `` Now then , vote again . Everybody remember it 's our Laurie , and say , ` Aye ! ' '' cried Snodgrass excitedly . `` Aye ! Aye ! Aye ! '' replied three voices at once . `` Good ! Bless you ! Now , as there 's nothing like ` taking time by the fetlock ' , as Winkle characteristically observes , allow me to present the new member . '' And , to the dismay of the rest of the club , Jo threw open the door of the closet , and displayed Laurie sitting on a rag bag , flushed and twinkling with suppressed laughter . `` You rogue ! You traitor ! Jo , how could you ? ''
XXXXX the three girls , as Snodgrass led her friend triumphantly forth , and producing both a chair and a badge , installed him in a jiffy .
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