-I planned to spend mine in new music, - said Beth, with a little sigh, which no one heard but the hearth brush and kettle-holder. -I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing pencils; I really need them, - said Amy decidedly. -Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we work hard enough to earn it, - cried Jo, examining the heels of her shoes in a gentlemanly manner. -I know I do-teaching those tiresome children nearly all day, when I'm longing to enjoy myself at home, - began Meg, in the complaining tone again. -You don't have half such a hard time as I do, - said Jo.