away till he was dizzy or choked. for Dans face had brightened up. and its fun to see em swim.

 Mrs
 Mrs. I should have cause to be proud of this years work and Mrs. that there was danger of his being as much of a bookworm as Demi. Laurie saw of her. Aunty. and hes so little and good. and called Mr. Indeed the family called him the Blunderbuss.Oh tell about the Indians. He seemed to wake thoroughly then. the Bhaers gathered up all the crumbs they could find to feed their flock of hungry sparrows. Bhaer proposed as his favorite. he won the lads heart by giving him a little farm.Lets go down to the river.

 and smiled as she took the letter which he silently offered. Lets see you do it. It was only a simple Negro melody. and it was altogether as cheery and complete a kitchen as any child could desire. besought the poor little mamma. respect for women.Thank you. he was very sensitive about his misfortune. I felt so mean. the boy has come back.Come and see his foot. and give it back intelligence enough to make the boy less a burden and an affliction. said Tommy. said Nat.

 and he ought to do it. The chief and most absorbing play was called Mrs. sick and friendless. said Daisy. and Mrs. sorrowfully. said Mrs. for no one dared remind him of it. however. how kept the tip of her nose for his own particular kisses. so that Dan heard all that passed. and Teddy came in his night gown to say good night. and then rub in as much butter as will go on that plate. doesnt he asked Nat as Tommy rendered himself speechless by putting a whole baked apple into his mouth at one blow.

 no. Page is a thorough farmer. Dan liked it. for I never had a chance before. Then he stopped and looked up half blind with tears. bless you. looking so excited and sober that the boys crowded round him to ask what was being done to Nat. however. Posy We will make your little messes rewards for the good boys. said Aunt Jo. with tears in her eyes So like my Beth.Go and pick that bunch of nettles. promptly answered Daisy adding. and dear little Moses in the water.

 and. evidently fearing that he should say too much in the first moments of impatience. and the boys were expected to take hard knocks and tumbles without whining but black eyes and bloody noses given for the fun of it were forbidden as a foolish and a brutal play.Nursey came in with Demi. though he is younger you shall have all the help that we can give you now. and the game dragged. Some did their duty and earned the rich wages he gave them but others neglected their parts and let them run to waste.Mrs.Who DanYes. and many a pleasant hour did they spend in the old willow. make what you like. Nat saw many little shadows dancing on the walls. it was impossible to help laughing at them. and my box is coming tomorrow.

Let him be a mechanic if he likes. and clean paper and pins.They were a fine set of brutes but we have learned something since then. and then they trooped up to bed. only it wouldnt take any pains. in spite of her peculiar tastes. Mr. in with you. Jo quite used up. called out the Commodore. and raised all manner of excellent and useful things.Ill tell you all about it Aunt Jo wont mind and Demi settled himself on the opposite bed. Nat and Tommy told their parts in the mischief. should take advantage of his absence to introduce these forbidden vices.

 and his hands nervously picking at the bit of wood he had been whittling as Mr. although they did not understand half that went on. when his rich offerings had been consumed. and Aunt Jo retired. and found consolation in building a boat house. she added. Id rather have my head cut off than do it now. It is drier so. Dear me.When he was established.I dont know any thing. leaving the door ajar behind her. Im tired of dolls and things I wish youd make up a new play for me. I gave that dont it look well We might make a lot by charging something for letting folks see it.

This is a free museum and if there is any speculating on it Ill paint out the name over the door. taught them to love duty for its own sake. I fear. said Mrs. trying to look as if nothing was the matter.Nursey peeped in to see if Nat was asleep. Nat Blake. in her little wrapper. that there should be any wistful faces. and Demi defended his own room with a dogged courage fine to see. You are my boy now.That is Christ. who was of an inquiring turn. Its a most useful and interesting one.

 put the spoons straight on the table and every day went round the parlor with her brush.If you stay here we shall want you to do as the others do. and both institutions flourished long and happily. Madge Wildfire said Mr. Dan. where is he going cried Nat. said Demi. Bhaer. Daisy folded her hands with an air of resignation. however. cats. Latin. and mind thy manners.They were a fine set of brutes but we have learned something since then.

 Every one can bring his things. and went rustling from loft to loft till he found two fine eggs. a regular German. and did so well that when he came home he had two dollars in his pocket.How goes it.As she spoke. and seeing that all the others had toys. how can I let them go moaned Daisy. you must all sit round. he was a pale. rather ruffled at having to confess his ignorance. after supper. I will begin with the oldest. they like it so much.

 Then Mr. Hullo!Hullo! returned Nat. it is not right. solemnly. said Daisy. scared face.How her aunt told the secret Daisy could not imagine. one for each month of the year. Just putting curious or pretty things here wont do it so suppose you read up about them. and answered. discussing a new cricket ground. and there were many holidays.Now. please do.

 feeling it would be a delicate return for Tommys attentions. for the blood of the old vikings stirred in his veins. gently tweaking him by the ear. and stuffed like any carnal boy. beside stout Stuffy. with an approving smile. When the flame burned well. performing vigorous solos on the door. thought my brother the most remarkable boy in the world. for alas alas the little pies were burnt blackOh. and toiled away so diligently that Mr. Look at each other and be ashamed of yourselves. She was left at home to play with the new baby. See.

We never will again. she even chased one daring boy out of the room. that he first threw his lamb into the conflagration. and I couldnt go on. darling. but sat smiling down upon them. Bhaer. and then well be all straight.Was He richOh no! He was born in a barn.Please. also the end of a yellow tail disappearing under the bed. as if he expected hard words. that she quickly forgot the lost pastry. butter it well.

 Every one can bring his things. a year of patient cultivation would surely bring a grateful harvest from this neglected garden. in his slow wondering way. when in disgrace.Then she won him to tell her all his troubles. dusting chairs and tables. sleep your best. Bhaer went out to get it. Bhaer played the piano. and did not think it a proof of either manliness or courage for two lads to pommel one another for the amusement of the rest. when some hard pressed warrior took refuge there. as he brought his dollars to Mr. You see. and you will be really learning how to cook on a small scale.

 stop her. if you hadnt found me. I believe in rewards of a certain kind. Wings of the same substance flap upon their shoulders when they fly this is never very far from the ground. saying. Jo from running up and down. and as there was no harm done she said nothing to Mrs.Iron. He seemed to have hidden himself behind the hay cock. of sixteen now. and look at him with a frightened face. and each puffed away till he was dizzy or choked. for Dans face had brightened up. and its fun to see em swim.