asked Fred , by way of testing in her the virtue he lacked himself . `` A quick temper . '' `` What do you most wish for ? '' said Laurie . `` A pair of boot lacings , '' returned Jo , guessing and defeating his purpose . `` Not a true answer . You must say what you really do want most . '' `` Genius . Do n't you wish you could give it to me , Laurie ? '' And she slyly smiled in his disappointed face . `` What virtues do you most admire in a man ? '' asked Sallie . `` Courage and honesty . '' `` Now my turn , '' said Fred , as his hand came last . `` Let 's give it to him , '' whispered Laurie to Jo , who nodded and asked at once ... `` Did n't you cheat at croquet ? '' `` Well , yes , a little bit . '' `` Good ! Did n't you take your story out of The Sea Lion ? '' said Laurie . `` Rather . ''
`` XXXXX n't you think the English nation perfect in every respect ? ''
Do asked came guessing nodded said take want whispered wish