Little Women (1994) _ Jo Rejects Laurie's Proposal _ Love Love

Teddy! Your houseman said you wouldn't be home till night. I couldn't wait so long. Hail the conquering graduate. Is Grandfather exceedingly proud? Yes, exceedingly bent on locking me up in one of his offices. Why is it Amy may paint China, and you can scribble away while I must manfully set my music aside? Why must you? I don't, with my Grandfather. Yes, and not the whole of society. I can't go against the old man. When I imagine myself in that life, I can think of only one thing that would make me happy. No, Teddy. Teddy, don't. We have to talk about this reasonably. Since the moment I clapped eyes on you, what could be more reasonable than to marry you? We'd kill each other. Nonsense. Neither of us can keep our temper. I can, unless provoked. We're both stupidly stubborn, especially you. We'd only quarrel. I wouldn't. You can't even propose without quarreling. I swear I'll be a saint. I'll let you win every argument. I'll take care of you and your family. I'll give you every luxury you've ever been denied. You won't have to write unless you want to. Grandfather wants me to learn the business in England. Can't you see us bashing around London? Teddy, I'm not fashionable enough for London. You need someone who's elegant and refined. I won't. Teddy, please don't ask me. I'm desperately sorry. I do care for you. With all of my heart, you're my dearest friend. I just can't go and be your wife. You say you won't. You will. I won't. I won't. One day, you'll meet some man. A good man. And you will love him tremendously. And you will live and die for him. Teddy, please. You will. I know you. And I'll be hanged if I stand by and watch.