`` It would be excellent and charming , and I shall gladly arrange the little dressing room for you if you like it . Say nothing to Madame , but when she sleeps go you and sit alone a while to think good thoughts , and pray the dear God preserve your sister . '' Esther was truly pious , and quite sincere in her advice , for she had an affectionate heart , and felt much for the sisters in their anxiety . Amy liked the idea , and gave her leave to arrange the light closet next her room , hoping it would do her good . `` I wish I knew where all these pretty things would go when Aunt March dies , '' she said , as she slowly replaced the shining rosary and shut the jewel cases one by one . `` To you and your sisters . I know it , Madame confides in me . I witnessed her will , and it is to be so , '' whispered Esther smiling . `` How nice ! But I wish she 'd let us have them now . Procrastination is not agreeable , '' observed Amy , taking a last look at the diamonds . `` It is too soon yet for the young ladies to wear these things . The first one who is affianced will have the pearls , Madame has said it , and I have a fancy that the little turquoise ring will be given to you when you go , for Madame approves your good behavior and charming manners . '' `` Do you think so ? Oh , I 'll be a lamb , if I can only have that lovely ring ! It 's ever so much prettier than Kitty Bryant 's . I do like Aunt March after all . '' And Amy tried on the blue ring with a delighted face and a firm resolve to earn it . From that day she was a model of obedience , and the old lady complacently admired the success of her training . Esther fitted up the closet with a little table , placed a footstool before it , and over it a picture taken from one of the shut-up rooms .
She thought it was of no great value , but , being appropriate , she borrowed it , well knowing that Madame would never XXXXX it , nor care if she did .
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