It 's honest work , and I 'm not ashamed of it . '' `` Nor I . But your writing ? '' `` All the better for the change . I shall see and hear new things , get new ideas , and even if I have n't much time there , I shall bring home quantities of material for my rubbish . '' `` I have no doubt of it , but are these your only reasons for this sudden fancy ? '' `` No , Mother . '' `` May I know the others ? '' Jo looked up and Jo looked down , then said slowly , with sudden color in her cheeks . `` It may be vain and wrong to say it , but -- I 'm afraid -- Laurie is getting too fond of me . '' `` Then you do n't care for him in the way it is evident he begins to care for you ? '' and Mrs. March looked anxious as she put the question . `` Mercy , no ! I love the dear boy , as I always have , and am immensely proud of him , but as for anything more , it 's out of the question . '' `` I 'm glad of that , Jo . '' `` Why , please ? '' `` Because , dear , I do n't think you suited to one another . As friends you are very happy , and your frequent quarrels soon blow over , but I fear you would both rebel if you were mated for life . You are too much alike and too fond of freedom , not to mention hot tempers and strong wills , to get on happily together , in a relation which needs infinite patience and forbearance , as well as love . '' `` That 's just the feeling I had , though I could n't express it .
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