Jo sneaks out of a window to go on a mysterious errand. Laurie happens to see her on a busy street and watches as she quickly enters and exits a building several times. She eventually remains in the building about ten minutes. When she comes back out to the street, Laurie catches up to her. She seems embarrassed to see him.
Laurie offers to tell her a secret if she will tell him what she's been up to. She eventually reveals that she has submitted two short stories to a newspaper editor who is considering them for publication. Laurie applauds her efforts.
Laurie tells Jo he has discovered that Mr. Brooke is carrying Meg's glove around in his pocket. While Laurie finds this gesture romantic, Jo declares it disgusting. In fact, the news.....
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