"I've sprained my ankle. That stupid high heel turned and gave me a sad wrench. It aches so, I can hardly stand, and I don't know how I'm ever going to get home," she said, rocking to and fro in pain.
"I knew you'd hurt your feet with those silly shoes. I'm sorry. But I don't see what you can do, except get a carriage, or stay here all night," answered Jo, softly rubbing the poor ankle as she spoke.
"I can't have a carriage without its costing ever so much. Idare say I can't get one at all, for most people come in their own, and it's a long way to the stable, and no one to send.""I'll go."
"No, indeed! It's past nine, and dark as Egypt. I can't stop here, for the house is full. Sallie has some girls staying with her.
I'll rest till Hannah comes, and then do the best I can.""I'll ask Laurie. He will go," said Jo," looking relieved as the idea occurred to her.