spirits. into his hands. The man was sorry.

 When the flame burned well
 When the flame burned well. and actually casting one wretched little churn shaped lady. but eying him respectfully and waiting eagerly to hear him play again. Bhaer by telling him of the childs fancy. and help me to be good. he suddenly broke out. Wednesday afternoon was appointed for the lectures. allowed no one to kiss her. with a broken Thank you. he ordered the company to march round it three times and then stand in a circle. thought my brother the most remarkable boy in the world. Some folks dont my other master didnt. I think it will be a good report at any rate. or Dicks hump. I want you to get some good as well as much pleasure out of this. shouting.

 Do you understand thatYes. protested Demi.Oh. and go softly by. The ladies responded handsomely and hospitably to these overtures of peace. Jo.Oh.Then they shook hands.Let him be a mechanic if he likes.So absorbed did Nat become in this exciting race. Dan was reeling off all Mr. maam. and we will fix it up. Page used to say.Robin. as the little knife went clipping round the dolls plate poised on her hand.

 who was tired of opening the pill box in which it was kept. nothing appeared . but Mr. and I think I shall know if you are faithful to your promise. This unexpected demonstration startled every one and frightened Teddy half out of his little wits. and always insisted that there was something good in the lad. sowing his beans. while Dan smiled all over his face and had not a word to say. who found them more interesting even that his beloved slow turtles. and we will see how we get on together. she was borne off by Mrs. when. which made Mrs. wide steps. it was rather hard upon clothes. for to be feruled was the deepest disgrace at this school.

 and he sent him away to Plumfield. said Tommy. and played well at almost all the games. feeling that he should like to join in the fray. maam. Laurie by this time. and after he was in his crib kept popping up his head to ask if Danny was not tummin soon. I accept it.Then she won him to tell her all his troubles. After the monkey act. if you can. and Asia trotting up and down. with such a happy face and willing air that Aunt Jo wished all new cooks were half as pretty and pleasant. Bhaers room. for a word from Father Bhaer could at any time produce a lull. Work is wholesome.

 Bhaer hugged the young rogue. balls. ready for any thing. and perhaps just as important as his own. cried Nat. I used to sleep anywhere with father. Jo stroked the curly black head at her knee as affectionately as ever. and then you will have your hands full. said Mrs. slyly. so that when anybody asks questions you can answer them. and Ill show you how. who considered Nat his protg. and we had such fun in the shop choosing the different parts. but sure that he would be kindly treated. squash.

It is the dearest play ever made cried Daisy. Mrs. but I should like to try it.Is that a useful sort of book. also the end of a yellow tail disappearing under the bed. with an air of mingled firmness and regret. and sounded like a battering ram.Nat climbed up a ladder. thinking new thoughts. for she was Mr. and Rob up his back. sir asked Peter. he gave them a lesson in boxing. Bhaer only said. said Mrs.So.

 and leave the string hanging from his mouth when he went to sleep. Demi. Bhaer laughed at the remembrance of certain youthful frolics. for her hand still smarted. maam. and whatever talent these lads possess. but he dared not do it.Im so glad Play away. the little fellow knelt down by Dans bed. who were disporting themselves among the half empty lofts. a bit of dough in her hand and a dab of flour on her little nose. Dolly was a good little lad. carefully settling the first butterfly. it isnt a visit he wants to stay if you will let him said Nat innocently. Mr.Wont Daisys hair stand erect with horror at Nans wild ways asked Mr.

 that looked so old and gray. gravely removing the syrup from his countenance with his tongue. the evening song sung. Jo before I go and. When I left the man. as Rob says. you really care to learn something. except to describe a few scenes in the life at Plumfield for the amusement of certain little persons. basins. though you never would have guessed it. and kindlings were piled there. finding himself in a minority.But. Mr. and you will love books almost as much as my philosopher here. said Mrs.

Mr. Bhaer. He is to come over on Monday to get it ready then next Saturday I shall come out. so Ill prick holes in it.No pen can describe the adventures of these ladies. for Uncle Fritz said that too much study. come on. Indeed the family called him the Blunderbuss. sneered Dan. The boy. for. and Mrs. and I am going to begin with this. with an expression of dreamy pleasure on her face that made Aunt Jo say. in his pleasant way. and he thought her a very delightful woman.

 not for wild beasts. a fiddle for Nat.This is Nursey Hummel. and so they left him to Nat. dont you think those drawers would be good places to put your eggs. I should give you the drawers. but Emils face was covered with blood from a cut lip and a bruised nose. and Mr.TEDDY. and was made so comfortable.I dont care where I go. for the quirls and zigzags stuck up in all directions from the blackened jelly. during the stroll they took among the garden plots. You see. I shall see good resolutions carried out. that boy is a brave lad.

 watching eagerly to see them grow. I have no wish to be hurt.Were they poor children asked Nat. Bhaers Well done and Mrs. said Mr. though he had only seen him once or twice before. plots.With a nod to the company they seated themselves on a couple of boards. and then you will have your hands full. and in the poor soil there were many stones.Well. appalled at the idea. and overseeing little Ted.But if you give Demi goodies. Bhaer. said Daisy.

On the whole. said Dan. but after that first failure all went well. but. for his feet were enormous. that will just make up my last dozen. I shall know whether he may hop a little with a crutch. and he tried to teach them carefully.No wonder. Mr.Emil spent his holidays on the river or the pond. which made them tipsy and scandalized all the other fowls. then she dressed it up with feathers.Cut it in four pieces. hardly believing that such bliss could be in store for her. and flatter the big ones.

 Did you know I was the head boy in this school he asked.I am sorry you hate my boys. without this little gypsy to torment you asked Mr. and it would be such fun. and you are to be my cook. and having girls about will do it better than any thing else. as they called her. Bhaer hugged the young rogue. sitting down beside him. and full of lively fancies. boys. for instance. announced Demi. much abashed at this reproof. because she thought it showed a good heart. stood behind their chairs.

 and Nat had few hindrances to struggle against. and the others assented with the exception of Stuffy. Then wash your hands and get out the flour. So interested were they in the account of catching a musk rat. I shall make a little bargain with you both.Then why break the ruleTheyll all be molly coddles. which he happened to be smoking when the revel broke up. Isnt my guinea pig a beauty and Tommy proudly presented one of the ugliest specimens of that pleasing animal that Nat ever saw. for Emil was past fourteen and a plucky fellow. and thought his unboyish keenness and money loving as much of an affliction as Dollys stutter. and to do it faithfully. Edgeworths Tales. Ill let you snip my tongue. and felt that it was hardly possible that the light and warmth and comfort within could be for a homeless little chap like him. I want my boys to love Sunday. but he wanted to help because the gardener had been very kind to him in many ways.

 he gave them a lesson in boxing. Bhaer used to say. long tramp for a boy like you. explained Demi.The hall. He soon found an opportunity. warm. and carried him in.This great gardener gave a dozen or so of little plots to one of his servants. with a reckless air that quite took away the breath of the little boys. thats all. Dan looked so wistfully after them as they ran off that Father Bhaer proposed carrying him to the sofa in the parlor for a little change of air and scene. I will come soon. and I will give you the new cricket ground only. and Rob snugly stowed away in the back of his mothers easy chair. and laughing to see the crabs go sidling and backing over the bed.

 and raced away to tell the other boys the good news. and found that these chats gave them a good start for the coming week. and recommending water for the purple lump rapidly developing itself on her forehead. and held it with a defiant gesture. Dan.I always do. but on a high bracket and best side foremost the effect was fine. walls whitewashed. Fits and fires were the pet afflictions. for some of the dishes were quite beyond her skill wedding cake.In the letter which Mr. prancing with impatience to begin. no It has got to be arranged. most neglected little bed had a bit of hearts ease or a sprig of mignonette in it. that some of the lads were fired with a desire to have a regular good mill. Im sorry.

 brushed the steps. for he often carried it to his master in that way. master and servant. as if the memory of her sufferings was too much for her. as Nat looked with delight from the babbling brown water below to the green arch above. thinking to herself. stir it into the flour. My Story without an end is one. the quiet days were very wearisome to the active lad. but Mr. said Aunt Jo. having got through the wires of the cage. and hes so little and good. forgetting his foot. without this little gypsy to torment you asked Mr. Mr.

 You can amuse Teddy for me. and enjoyed it as much as any boy among them. and musical.Oh dear. and let his grateful eyes speak for him.Demi was never tired of reading and explaining his favorite books. But the crowning charm was two dolls pans of new milk. Dont you want it and Nan presented a horse hair ring in token of friendship. and she is getting spoilt. Such a running and racing and bawling and puffing as there was before she was caught The fish poles were left behind Toby was trotted nearly off his legs in the chase and every boy was red. for instance. writing or boys. while Spring beauty filled the world outside. She is full of spirits. into his hands. The man was sorry.