The Crucible Chapter 1-3 Summary

At the beginning of chapter 5, Jo is in her exercise clothes, and Meg can not believe that Jo decides to go out on such a cold, wet day. Jo heads over to her neighbor’s house, the Laurences. Ever since the New Year’s Party, Jo has wanted to talk with Laurie. To get his attention, she throws a snowball at his window. Laurie pokes his head out and explains that he is very sick and very bored, so he can not go outside. However, Laurie invites Jo over. When Jo comes in, she has a large dessert that her mother prepared and Beth’s kittens. Jo offers to read to Laurie, but he insists that they talk. He tells Jo that he has been observing her family, and he says that she always having a fun time there. Jo is surprised that he observes her family, and Laurie is embarrassed; but he
They continue talking and Jo tells Laurie about her work at her miserable Aunt’s. Laurie is intrigued about Jo, so they continue talking. Then, they start talking about books, and Laurie invites Jo into his grandfather’s library. Suddenly, the doctor comes to check up on Laurie, so he leaves Jo in the library. While observing, Jo comes across a picture of Mr. Laurence. She is speaking about her thoughts about him when Mr. Laurence comes in! Jo is surprised and embarrassed, but Mr. Laurence seems to like her. He invites Jo to stay for tea and desserts, and while doing so, he notices that Laurie seems very glad to have a friend over. Then, Laurie brings Jo to the conservatory, and Jo is astonished. He lets her take some of the flowers and them home. When they go back inside, Jo sees a grand piano and asks Laurie to play a piece for her. He does and Jo is very delighted. It upsets Mr. Laurence, however, and Laurie says he’ll tell Jo about it someday. When Jo goes home, she tells her family all about her visit. Her mom explains that Laurie’s father married a musician, and Mr. Laurence (Grandpa) disapproved and cut the family