Laurie opened the window. I'm almost better, thank you,' he said. "I've had a bad cold
"What do you find to do? said Jo.
"Nothing,' he said.
They won't let me Why don't you get someone to come and see you?
"I don't know anyone You know us,' said Jo.
So I do!' laughed Laurie. "Will you come, please?'
I'll come if Mother will let me. I'll go and ask her. Shut the window and wait until I come.'
Laurie was excited and began to get ready for Jo's visit. He brushed his hair and tried to make his room tidy. Soon after, he heard voices downstairs, then a surprised servant ran up to his room