On a perfect spring day, Laurie, playing the host, makes the introductions of the British family to the March women. "This is Fred Vaughn, and his sister Kate, and of course you know Lottie and Mr Brooke and this is Meg, Amy, Beth and Jo." Jo tips her hat as Fred is the first to speak up " So pleases to meet you." Amy is taken a liking to Fred immediately " oh how elegant." Amy goes to shake his hand " Remember the name Amy March I'm going to find you one day in London." Lottie looks away as Fred laughs " oh I certainly will."

A badminton game between Fred and Amy on one team and Jo and Laurie on the other while Beth and Lottie cheer on both teams Ensues. Everyone is flying kites as Jo and Laurie run into the ocean, after lunch Amy sits with a sketchpad, drawing Lottie who is talking to Kate. Laurie runs up behind Jo " I know something you don't know." Jo turn quickly " tell me this second!" " has Meg perhaps mislead a glove?" Jo whips around to stand in front of Laurie " Mr. Brooke has it?" Laurie nodes his head as Jo continues on " how did you know?" " saw it." "Where?" "Pocket." "All this time?" " yes isn't it romantic?" Jo shakes her head "No it's horrid." Laurie was a bit shocked " I thought you would be pleased?" "At the idea of anybody coming to take Meg away? No, thank you." Laurie chuckles " you'll feel about it when someone comes to take you away." Jo shakes her head again " I'd like to see anyone try it!" "So would I."

It's still a short on but here is another chapter

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