Amy and Laurie are comfortable in their new roles as husband and wife. Jo asks them about their future plans, to which Laurie replies he will dedicate his time to the family business. He also jokes about Amy’s new venture into being a hostess and society queen. As they leave, the March family discusses how happy they appear.

In their own home, Amy and Laurie discuss Professor Bhaer’s intentions to marry Jo, with Laurie wishing “he was a little younger and a good deal richer” (492). Amy asks him if he will be bothered if Jo and the professor marry, and Laurie assures her that he will be the happiest person at Jo’s wedding if she does.

Together, they contemplate using their money for good by providing opportunities for “poor gentle folks” (494) who are prevented by poverty from realizing their dreams, including Professor Bhaer.

The twins are a sharp contrast to each other: Daisy is loved by everyone, while Demi is a rowdy and inquisitive “mechanical genius” (497).

Even though the twins—and especially Demi—keep their mother alert and their grandparents amused, it is with Jo, nicknamed “Aunt Dodo” (500), whom they share their secrets and escapades.

One day, Professor Bhaer drops by under the guise of meeting

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