13 Laurie makes trouble and Jo makes peace(2)

　　Meg pulled another letter from her pocket and threw it at Jo．'You wrote it， and that bad boy helped you． How could you be so cruel and mean to us both？
　　Jo and her mother read the letter which had been in Meg's pocket．
　　My dearest Meg，I can no longer hide my love for you，and must know your answer before I return．I cannot tell your parents yet， but I think they will agree if they know that we love one another．Mr Laurence will help me find a good job，and then， my sweet girl， you will make me happy．Say nothing to your family yet， but send a word of hope tome through Laurie．Your loving John．
　　'That terrible boy！'said Jo．'I'll make him sorry．'
　　But her mother said，'Wait，Jo．Are you sure this is nothing to do with you？'

麦格从她口袋里抽出另一封信扔给琼。“是你写的，那个坏男孩帮了你。你们怎么能这么无情，对我们俩这么坏？”
　　琼和母亲读了那封装在麦格口袋里的信。
　　我最亲爱的麦格，我再也不能隐瞒对你的爱，在我回来之前我一定要得到你的答覆。我还不能告诉你的父母，可我想如果他们知道我们相爱的话他们是会同意的。劳伦斯先生会帮我找一份好工作，然后，我心爱的姑娘，你会让我幸福的。先不要对你父母讲，但通过罗瑞给我一句希望的话吧。爱你的约翰。
　　“那个可恶的男孩！”琼说，“我会让他后悔的。”
　　可她母亲说：“等等，琼。你肯定这事与你无关吗？”