IX. MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR. "I do think it was the most fortunate thing in the world that those children should have the measles just now," said Meg, one April day, as she stood packing the "go abroady" trunk in her room, surrounded by her sisters. "And so nice of Annie Moffat not to forget her promise. A whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid," replied Jo, looking like a windmill, as she folded skirts with her long arms. "And such lovely weather; I'm so glad of that," added Beth, tidily sorting neck and hair ribbons in her