This same columnist had reported them on the verge at least three times in the past and they had been. But they always made it up. They had a sound basis of union.
" Go after them. Don't say anything till Jo has got good–natured with Laurie, than take a quiet minute and just kiss her, or do some kind thing, and I'm sure she'll be friends again with all her heart."
He was sorry to hear she had shed even more tears over it, but very glad they were on speaking terms again, and even more pleased when she gave him a swift kiss on the cheek and hurried off again.