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Jo answers Mr. Laurence without revealing Meg's private trouble, giving him enough truth to reconsider Laurie's silence.
“Indeed, sir, I cannot tell; mother forbade it. Laurie has confessed, asked pardon, and been punished quite enough. We don’t keep silence to shield him, but someone else, and it will make more trouble...
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Narration Prompt
Write a short narration tracing how forged letters begin one quarrel and Laurie's promised silence begins another, then show how Jo helps make peace.
Discussion Questions
- Laurie hides the truth twice: first through forged letters, later through a promise to protect Meg. What makes those silences alike or different?
- Meg's reply sets careful limits, yet she keeps the letter secret for a few days. Is her choice more prudent or more risky?
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Vocabulary
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Angry because one feels unfairly excluded or mistreated
Item 2
Unusual or distinctive enough to draw attention
Item 3
Careful judgment that helps someone avoid trouble and act wisely
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