`` But what is Father 's friend saying to make you look like a peony ? There 's mischief going on , and I insist upon knowing what it is , '' with another rap . `` We were only talking . Mr. Brooke came for his umbrella , '' began Meg , wishing that Mr. Brooke and the umbrella were safely out of the house . `` Brooke ? That boy 's tutor ? Ah ! I understand now . I know all about it . Jo blundered into a wrong message in one of your Father 's letters , and I made her tell me . You have n't gone and accepted him , child ? '' cried Aunt March , looking scandalized . `` Hush ! He 'll hear . Sha n't I call Mother ? '' said Meg , much troubled . `` Not yet . I 've something to say to you , and I must free my mind at once . Tell me , do you mean to marry this Cook ? If you do , not one penny of my money ever goes to you .
Remember that , and be a sensible girl , '' XXXXX the old lady impressively .
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