The Night of the Sene - A Memoir of the Day

Jo's one strong point was the fruit, for she had sugared it well and had a pitcher of rich cream to eat with it. She turned scarlet and was on the verge of crying when she met laurie's eyes, which would look merry in spite of his heroic efforts. The comical side of the affair suddenly struck her, and she laughed till the tears ran down her cheeks. Amy, who was fond of delicate fare, choked, hid her face in her napkin and left the table. Miss crocker tasted first, made a wry face and drank some water hastily. Jo, uttered a groan and fell back in her chair, remembering that she had