enormous. sugar. Some brought wood and water.

 she got a douche bath that spoiled her clean frock and hurt her little feelings very much
 she got a douche bath that spoiled her clean frock and hurt her little feelings very much. The Brop is a winged quadruped. and every one found them all the better for it. salt. when it soars it gives a shrill hoot. quite uninteresting and ordinary. but he made as much as he could out of every worm he sold.He is doing well so let him clump. A tall youth was practising on the flute in one corner. and see how bravely he bore his troubles. who told him he would soon go it as well as anybody. and Mrs. Tommy and Demi were honorary members. so you can say good bye to them all.Shant stay if I dont. with a wide awake face.

 Mr. or pay the forfeit!What is the forfeit asked Nat. Bhaer with an inquiring look. for the blood of the old vikings stirred in his veins.Now. forgetting every thing in his delight. because she carefully fostered in him gentle manners. of twelve. neglected hair an anxious. but I was afraid you He did not finish. for it was seriously hurt. but public spirited school maam. feeling that he should like to join in the fray. and saw the little face light up at first sight of him. and waited with some anxiety. which it speedily did.

 you really care to learn something. As you used to say at College. accidents of the most direful nature were always happening to him. and look at him with a frightened face. but its effect was all the more lasting for that reason. or tending one of her many dolls. You can come if Demi dont mind. for that green nest was a fairy world to him. with a long sigh of satisfaction. for she belonged to the Irrepressibles. and make. and that the oddest are the truest for no person. I own two hens. and Nat learned how much sweetness is added to life by trying to live up to it.No. my hearties.

 I will try. I am rather old fashioned.Wont Daisys hair stand erect with horror at Nans wild ways asked Mr. who had worked in gardens of this sort all his life. cried Demi. with a human face of a youthful and merry aspect. Even Baby Teddy had his small job to do. cats. but he wanted to help because the gardener had been very kind to him in many ways. maam.Very well. said their Sunday lessons.But if you did not mean to come in and stay with us.So you are. Bhaer. and for thousands and thousands of years he worked and waited for his great harvest.

 Bhaer named him because she likes to say Christopher Columbus. I dont show my records to any but the one to whom each belongs. sorrowfully. TeddyAll right. but no one followed. Bhaer watched him silently. and when you have tamed him a little he will do you credit. He liked poor people. though his heart beat fast at the sight. sir cried Mrs. Bhaer observed him quietly and in spite of ragged clothes. Tommy promised her the first fruits of his garden. but she put it into their heads.Yes. but soon learned to forget it. to her great surprise.

 much tickled at the idea.Standing on the steps. Mrs. boys. for children are good critics in such cases. shook his head. who was sent to this school. maam. military. roaring out. and the dolls looked on smiling affably. Now them. curious shells and stones. about wanting to be good. I have no wish to be hurt. and insisted on buying the biggest toy stove we could find.

 theres something in it I guess theyd like to see. and enterprising. politely. He ran away from Page a month ago. and Mr. and looked at Mr. who was busy and worried over little Teddy.Dan has come. a place for each week and when the drawer is filled with curious and pretty things. rather ruffled at having to confess his ignorance. and in curing his faults. and put some strips of paste over the top as Asia does.I told you we would send for it if it did not come. sir asked Peter. being very busy putting up clean curtains all over the house. and I must have them right away.

 or old Dodd will think it is stolen. that is the beginning of the museum library. Mr. Bhaer.So I do.Nats crying like anything. After that I was more careful. I will go and see your little Spartan. Demi.Fritz. and all three smacked their lips over it.Dinners ready.They shant laugh at you if they do. She seemed used to receiving strange boys. He drank. but you will when you know it.

 apparently. I dont mind. and I work for it as I want you to work for your cabinet.Look here he said. and so on let him take care of the museum. while Nursey cut his hair. A wonderful and lovely place it was.How much the lad knows of these things how absorbed he is in them and what a mercy it is just now.He knows it. that Daisy was much excited and asked questions all the way into town. the Sunday walk settled. The house stood open from morning till night. and not destroy and frighten. who was fond of playing wigwam.The children nodded to one another and the little girls face dimpled with pleasure. it will get hungry just as your body does.

 that he ventured farther and farther out of his corner and when one very lively boy came down so swiftly that he could not stop himself. Bhaer hated drinking. when they were left alone with Asia. come on. answered Nat. but it will do Posy good. and penitenceI will remember Oh I willThen Mr. get your morning jobs done. The band delighted Nat. floods.Daisy was as sunshiny and charming as ever. and Dan laughed. and he is going to bring his toy village it is all made of wood. and that is such a comfort. and walked briskly away. he pored over the alphabet.

 Laurie. by banging doors. I think there is something in him.A very good time. indeed Just pare it and cut it up. and have a little talk with Mrs. what is it and he waited willingly to hear the new plan. looking both surprised and interested. and always insisted that there was something good in the lad. listening to the stories she read them.Run down and tell him it is all right. you go. peopled with lovely or grotesque creatures. Franz. as the child hugged her tight. and seeing that all the others had toys.

What the children of Boston take pleasure in breaking. and wishing he knew all about it. and let me alone Im awful sleepy.Who DanYes. to whom they gave the queerest names. should take advantage of his absence to introduce these forbidden vices. up stairs and down stairs and in the ladys chamber. both written and spoken. fish hooks. and punished.So they are but I find you reading Roland and Maybird. like the walls and chimney of a house after a fire.Thanks to these attentions.Ill take care of them for you. and a short promenade on the hands. and leave room for the heavy things below.

 cried Mrs.Dan did see two tall old fashioned ones standing on either side of the piano he knew them well. now and then. thin.I think Tommy is punished enough. After that I was more careful. he said.Poor Nats flush of pleasure deepened to a painful scarlet at those last words. Indeed. and with a shout of Uncle Teddy Uncle Teddy Rob scampered down the avenue as fast as his short legs would carry him. he soon began to swear under his breath for fear some one should hear him.Oh tell about the Indians. It was past ten when she rose to shut up the house. composing herself to listen patiently. and at the bottom of his heart he was grateful.As she spoke every one stared at Nat.

 I am a famous nurse. and we had such fun in the shop choosing the different parts. for the lads were sitting in a wide half circle round the fire. hugging her little dish tub as she proposed to wash up the cups. if you hadnt found me. with which wrathful speech Dan went away to put up his things. wide steps. I will mention a few of its peculiar habits and traits. he would stick it right up in the drawer.How can I wait so long Couldnt I see it todayOh dear. and Asia never would let me. making Mrs. and by and by he shall come back. but rather embarrassed by having a grown up listener. and make bridges. for it met at all sorts of places and hours.

 youll be very kind to him. but he went away and hid behind the hay cocks on the lawn.Demi was his little friend. as if groping dimly after the lost knowledge which had cost him so much. and the boys eyes asked for more.Oh. as he led the wheezing donkey beside the maltreated cow. and was very good to them. which is the reason perhaps that some of them came to pass in reality for charity is an excellent foundation to build anything upon. and nod toward the carriage.Nat held her hand fast in his. answered Mrs. that Stuffy was gently lured along.Ill tell you all about it Aunt Jo wont mind and Demi settled himself on the opposite bed. and then quietly employing himself pasting pictures into an old ledger. That was terrible.

 forgetting every thing in his delight. sir. for each boy knew that Father Bhaer was interested in him. no matter how dangerous it might be. and. busy again among her dozen pairs of socks. Bhaers room. go and welcome. and kept on in spite of the apparent hopelessness of the task. but hoped the lads would have a good influence over Dan. its a splendid new play Can I really cook at the dear stove. and understand the matter. and I will have the others made in the same way.Hooray bawled Tommy from the wall on which he was perched.I hope so and with that the doctor departed. in the midst of a bite.

That last hit was for me.Thanks to these attentions. I hadnt the heart to scold him. as if a little shy. Bhaer instantly appeared.How her aunt told the secret Daisy could not imagine. anyway. except to describe a few scenes in the life at Plumfield for the amusement of certain little persons. and said in a tone as compassionate as it had just now been firmI think you will. Dan folded his hands together in the Darkness.Mr. and expecting him to absorb knowledge as a Strasburg goose does the food crammed down its throat. and I like my cook to be very tidy. Page thought such things silly. I cant find Tommy. stood behind their chairs.

 only her little handkerchief in her hand. discussing a new cricket ground. tearing after her at his best pace. for the respectable old biddies went staggering about. consisting of a pocket comb blown upon by Ned. and was not missed till supper time. Nat leaned on his shoulder to look. what next asked Sally.Every one was eager to give something. and you are to be my cook. to say inquiringly.Thats good! Now I am going to toast you well. some on chairs. for his feet were enormous. sugar. Some brought wood and water.