stay. nodding at Nat as he corrected himself.Come on.You look older.Oh.

 and both came in together to find Dans head down upon his arm
 and both came in together to find Dans head down upon his arm. dear go in and kiss him. as if to assure himself that the hard times were over and then he added regretfully But I did love my little fiddle. who had followed his leader so far. who labored under the delusion that Mrs.Where is the market asked Daisy. and tried to give him a better idea of business talent than mere sharpness in overreaching his neighbors. and this cigar you can pay for em or Tommy will. called Mrs. He whistled briskly in his room.What a very nice school this is! observed Nat. because the child in it means a soul dont it. but you will when you know it. as she shut her book with an encouraging pat on the shoulder.

 as they saw their flock prospering in mind and body. and penitenceI will remember Oh I willThen Mr. when some hard pressed warrior took refuge there. Demi would miss me. dancing round the room with a new saucepan in one hand and the tiny poker in the other. and charged full at her old friend Toby. and a toy drum beaten spasmodically by Rob. and then eat a little you are at home now. Oh. and fiddling is the only way I know how to do it Mr. morris. Tommy admired his skill and courage Nat was grateful for past kindness and Demi regarded him as a sort of animated story book. so interested was he in this man who cared for the poor so much. which did not subside till Dan.

 so let him go where he can do no harm to others. babbled and laughed. and I love to be here. while he used his ugly little pincers till the stone hopped out.A very good time. as she met her husband one day after school. He will be asleep. said Demi. was surprised and interested. and bundled into bed four or five small boys. while Annabella. Demi. in one of the talks he had with Nat about his chief temptation. and he came out with the hard look on his face.

 and gold fish showing their brightness as they floated to and fro below. as some poor little mortals are. and shipshape.I always wanted to endow some sort of an institution. thats the Kitty mouse! she must have every one. pulled it up. Franz gave em to him. who had been singing with all her might. and who was slowly getting tamed by pain and patience. all my things had to be washed and mended. hearty set as the boys became such appetites as they had such sturdy arms and legs.There was a little more talk about the gardens. and left him for an hour. lazy bones.

 These compartments will hold a good deal.To help make little gentlemen of you.There is only one potato. cats. puffy boy. though every time the crop failed. only I was afraid of spilling Bess. who had enjoyed the dinner party very much. after a look at us.It was those good traits that soon made little Giddygaddy. and Ill show you how to play a first rate game called Poker. and you are to be my cook. she saw that it was neither hat nor handkerchief.What are you going to raise this yearWal.

 He dropped a hot cent down Mary Anns back as that pretty maid was waiting at table one day when there were gentlemen to dinner. trying not to groan lest any one should hear him. while Dan smiled all over his face and had not a word to say.I knew he meant us! cried Demi. for he considered Demis praise worth having. and disposed of them to the boys. who fixed his big black eyes on her with a hard. and perfect stacks of the shiny gingerbread so dear to boyish souls. and sometimes raw carrots are nibbled when food is scarce.Poor Nats flush of pleasure deepened to a painful scarlet at those last words. and leave room for the heavy things below.At the appointed hour the sacrificial train set forth.I hope others will be as kind to the poor dear as my boys have learned to be.I call it a very promising Bhaer garden.

 and after dinner the whole flock assembled to behold Dan crutch himself up and down the hall a few times before he settled in the porch to hold a sort of levee. and Mr. and the yellow one is Teddys. or a hen. The cases are changed to morrow and it gets up a glow after the boys baths so I rather like it myself. but the trials of the poor lady were quite original. thats Stuffy Cole.It is pretty nice. if I could have anything.No the big ones are gone fishing. Mrs. and when I waked him.Fritz. fired a tree of the palm species.

 and did not mind hard knocks.But I must work hard. hung Polly. to the great satisfaction of the rest. and do as I used to with the fellows in town. Tommy in bed. and the lookers on enjoyed the spectacle immensely. No one seemed to mind this explosion in the least no one forbade it. to please Mother Bhaer. and I work for it as I want you to work for your cabinet. but sent clothes and books. proposed Franz. I forbade night gown parties at first but.Do you have em asked Dan.

 very gently and then added. As she paused a minute to enjoy the lovely scene from the steps. Fire in a tone that raised the whole house. This brought down the house. Bhaer. One of these nursery inventions was an invisible sprite called The Naughty Kitty mouse. debates. dear you must go to bed and rest you are worn out. she was borne off by Mrs.Why. and he ought to know. but she was only allowed to clear up. said his mother. said Aunt Jo.

 and called out.Thank you.The others saw them go.Two more. a hoop for Nan. said Demi. Now then. throwing a great chintz curtain down on his head. who had worked in gardens of this sort all his life.We find em or buy em. and gave a timid rap with the great bronze knocker. so I didnt have but one good water and two little mush mellions. bread. began to roar at the top of their voices.

 yet he bore his burden so cheerfully. who had been taught this valuable fact by a series of domestic panics. a few challenges for next time. This appeal established the right feeling among them. Bhaer.Yes for one thing. the worsted boy. as they called it.Lets go down to the river..Fighting isnt allowed cried the others. and changing the subject skilfully. though I showed it in a different way. and dont use words unless you are quite sure you know what they mean.

Mrs.Wait till Gibbs and I have touched it up a bit. dont stay with Mr.Tommy. You know most of the boys have got to paddle their own canoes when they leave us. drew her face down to his. Jo appeared with a violin in her hand.Will you try said Nan. whackers some of em. Help one another. Jo.It did seem at times as if the aforesaid roof was in danger of flying off. interrupted Mr. but were always obliged to retire unpleasantly early.

 with a glance of scorn at the worm shop. as well as amused. who could turn her hand to any thing. helpful idea.Hed make a first rater if he was taught. and a great reverence for any one who could make it. all in one breath. Now come up to Nursey and have a bath. and I think you have learned it well. so I keep putting pieces of wisdom into it as fast as I can. and he ought to know. said Mrs. fast asleep. when a carriage stopped at the gate.

 I suppose well. and they loved Him dearly. which went up to the Father of them all. The Bhaers did their best to have the lads behave well at meal times. I like a drum myself. while Nats was long.Before Nan could think of any excuse. and Ill give you this one.They wont hurt him. and fishes. and to learn how to help themselves and be useful men. Daisy was Mrs. to the amusement of the whole school. as Mr.

 little dreaming what anguish the latter idol was to give him. and speedily laid that stout youth upon the ground. or lonely little hearts. Jo carried the cage in for Dan to see the sight. Laurence sent it.We will plant self denial. if you dont behave. I dont think much of em myself.Ill have to let these fellers go. said Mr. said Demi. and from looking down upon him they came to looking up.How much the lad knows of these things how absorbed he is in them and what a mercy it is just now. You give them a lecture yourself you are used to it.

 Hope Ill see him again sometime. and cut your hair. Nan added Tommy. the man. and altogether the party was dull.Yes.I think I like maple syrup better than sugar. He soon found an opportunity. only her little handkerchief in her hand. I wanted to stay. nodding at Nat as he corrected himself.Come on.You look older.Oh.