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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 sad, 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 romance part. Viola and Angelo are two of our favorite names, isn’t that odd?” said Meg, wiping her eyes, for the romance part was tragic.

“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 reddened face, and with a funny mixture of seriousness 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 over this splendid success.

Dear me, how delighted they all were, to be sure! How Meg wouldn’t believe it till she saw the words. “Miss Josephine March,” actually printed in the paper. How graciously Amy criticized the artistic parts of the story, and offered hints for the series, which unfortunately couldn’t be carried out, as the hero and heroine were dead. How Beth got excited and skipped and sang with joy. How proud Mrs. March was when she knew it. How Jo laughed, with tears in her eyes, as she declared she might as well be a peacock and done with it and how the ‘Spread Eagle’ might be said to beat his wings triumphantly over the House of March, as the paper passed from hand to hand.

“Tell us about it.” “When did it come?” “How much did you get for it?” “What will Father say?” “Won’t Laurie laugh?” cried the family, all in one breath as they surrounded Jo, for these foolish, affectionate people made a jubilee(狂歡) of every little household joy.

“Be quiet, girls, and I’ll tell you everything,” said Jo, wondering if Miss Burney felt any grander over her Evilina than she did over her ‘Rival Painters’. Having told how she disposed(處理) of her tales, Jo added, “And when I went to get my answer, the man said he liked them both, but didn’t pay beginners, only let them print in his paper, and noticed the stories. It was good practice, he said, and when the beginners improved, anyone would pay. So I let him have the two stories, and today this was sent to me, and Laurie caught me with it and insisted on seeing it, so I let him. And he said it was good, and I shall write more, and he’s going to get the next paid for, and I am so happy, for in time I may be able to support myself and help the girls.”

Jo’s breath gave out here, and wrapping her head in the paper, she wetted her little story with a few natural tears, for to be independent and earn the praise of those she loved were the dearest wishes of her heart, and this seemed to be the first step toward that happy end.

67. Why did Meg wipe her eyes after Jo read the story?

A. Because the story was tragic romance.

B. Because the story was quite an interesting one.

C. Because she was excited at her sister's success.

D. Because of her favorite names Viola and Angelo.

68. Who is Miss Josephine March according to the passage?

A. Meg. B. Beth. C. Jo. D. Amy.

69. The underlined word "triumphantly" probably means ________.

A. joyfully with great success or victory

B. bravely against difficulties or hardships

C. vigorously with great strength and courage

D. confidently with support from others