She assumed an injured air as they came in , never lifted her eyes from her book , or asked a single question . Perhaps curiosity might have conquered resentment , if Beth had not been there to inquire and receive a glowing description of the play . On going up to put away her best hat , Jo 's first look was toward the bureau , for in their last quarrel Amy had soothed her feelings by turning Jo 's top drawer upside down on the floor . Everything was in its place , however , and after a hasty glance into her various closets , bags , and boxes , Jo decided that Amy had forgiven and forgotten her wrongs . There Jo was mistaken , for next day she made a discovery which produced a tempest . Meg , Beth , and Amy were sitting together , late in the afternoon , when Jo burst into the room , looking excited and demanding breathlessly , `` Has anyone taken my book ? '' Meg and Beth said , `` No . '' at once , and looked surprised . Amy poked the fire and said nothing . Jo saw her color rise and was down upon her in a minute . `` Amy , you 've got it ! '' `` No , I have n't . '' `` You know where it is , then ! '' `` No , I do n't . '' `` That 's a fib ! '' cried Jo , taking her by the shoulders , and looking fierce enough to frighten a much braver child than Amy . `` It is n't . I have n't got it , do n't know where it is now , and do n't care . '' `` You know something about it , and you 'd better tell at once , or I 'll make you . '' And Jo gave her a slight shake .
`` Scold as much as you like , you 'll never see your silly old book again , '' XXXXX Amy , getting excited in her turn .
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