Read it , '' said Meg . With a loud `` Hem ! '' and a long breath , Jo began to read very fast . The girls listened with interest , for the tale was romantic , and somewhat pathetic , as most of the characters died in the end . `` I like that about the splendid picture , '' was Amy 's approving remark , as Jo paused . `` I prefer the lovering part . Viola and Angelo are two of our favorite names , is n't that queer ? '' said Meg , wiping her eyes , for the lovering part was tragical . `` Who wrote it ? '' asked Beth , who had caught a glimpse of Jo 's face . The reader suddenly sat up , cast away the paper , displaying a flushed countenance , and with a funny mixture of solemnity and excitement replied in a loud voice , `` Your sister . '' `` You ? '' cried Meg , dropping her work . `` It 's very good , '' said Amy critically . `` I knew it ! I knew it ! Oh , my Jo , I am so proud ! '' and Beth ran to hug her sister and exult over this splendid success . Dear me , how delighted they all were , to be sure ! How Meg would n't believe it till she saw the words .
`` Miss Josephine March , '' actually printed in the XXXXX .
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