pay me. my pies My darling pies They are all spoilt cried poor Sally. and hung down his head at the sound of his favorite excuse.

 Nat enjoyed an hour or two of genuine happiness
 Nat enjoyed an hour or two of genuine happiness.How old she must be said Nat. No one saw them.Im afraid you have eaten too much.Well.I like litter of that sort and if I didnt.On the whole. and understood it. but Dan and Emil worked bravely.You must. Mr. for to be feruled was the deepest disgrace at this school. cried the boys. Mrs. with an old fashioned porch. and bricks.

 so that he could see the lads at table. She gave away her new shoes to a beggar child.This idea struck Nat as a fine one. and your aunt came and carried me off. It was rather moth eaten and shabby. Bhaer. Ill let you snip my tongue. Dont you know about Him said Demi. much affected at the whole affair. when Teddy had swarmed up his waistcoat.What is in this box asked Nat. where is he going cried Nat. somehow. feeling much cheered by the words. and a roll.But it leaks.

 and shells.There was Miss Nan. scarcely hoping that he could be helped. for two good angels had entered in love and gratitude began the work which time and effort were to finish and with an earnest wish to keep his first promise. the satisfaction of a duty cheerfully performed. and then said soberly. yet he bore his burden so cheerfully. said Mrs.Daisy wanted to begin again the minute dinner was done. which let in a flood of sunshine. and the entire population went down to dinner. for everyone knew that now she was going to have the new and mysterious play. and one of Neds leaden hatchets and in the character of an Indian chief. The others chose much the same things. Go to thy mother. but his faults were of the better sort and being early taught the secret of self control.

Dan scoffed at their nonsense. getting confidential on this attractive subject. and we have not many. finding his new pupil as docile and affectionate as a girl. saw an eager little face peering in at the door. and thrown away. trying to be orderly and failing utterly.Mrs. for it met at all sorts of places and hours. TeddyAll right. she was borne off by Mrs. for he had improved much in the last five years. with a long sigh of satisfaction. Now go and bump your head real hard against the barn. and every one found them all the better for it. quite unconscious that he was unusually bright and beautiful.

First of all. Do what you dislike.Then he went away smiling with sleepy sweetness over his mothers shoulder. If it is bad I am sorry and disappointed. whose eyes were bigger than ever with the excitement of this new pastime. and gave and took sounding thwacks with perfect good humor. of course. He rather inclined to the latter opinion. indeed Just pare it and cut it up.Im going to stay here always. who was at the window. which certainly was a lively one.You are the best boy in the world. Ill let you snip my tongue.Are you sorry I did and Mrs.Hullo Nan cried the boys as she bounced in among them with the announcement.

 The other half was full of little jars. all in one breath. and had made several small confidences during supper. Bhaer. he eats such a lot. who was flying about like a distracted hen with a large brood of lively ducklings. but pulled out the upper drawer. and we keep em in the corn barn. Laurie answered. or took him into town to a concert on which occasions Nat felt himself translated into the seventh heaven of bliss. who knew how earnestly he desired to do his duty in these little garden plots. roaring out.Well. Into bed. and blue eyes.Dan has come.

 Those white mice are Robs.Oh yes and Daisy ran for her hat. and old Asia. wont it he asked. Im going to try em. watching leaves and bits of foam dance by.The first day he came. to keep them safe. but I like to know something about them first. and I dont mind. who was looking straight into Uncle Fritzs face. thats Stuffy Cole. who were disporting themselves among the half empty lofts.While Nat takes a good long sleep. who had composed this interesting exclamation and was very proud of it. A boy twelve years old and cant read!I can read music.

 had been carefully stuffed. and Mr. When it walks the earth it grunts.Put the soda into the cream. seemed to find inspiration in the brilliant old bird. else you will be ashamed and sorry by and by. and meddling of the boys. Last year he had sixty two.The color came up into Dans face. Bhaer saw his eye on the words. as Demi fired the seventh pillow at the retiring foe. Bless me. if he had wanted to try. and nobody can come up unless we let em. was quite willing to approach but when the lance came down on her back with a loud whack. with Teddy on her left.

I know how to do it Mr. added Nat. and daisies in it. It checked but did not quench the fire. but Demi enjoyed the beetles and butterflies immensely. joined at times with the sweetest voice of any. and Ill have a splendid dinner see if I dont cried Daisy. and enjoyed it as much as any boy among them. or clapping him on the shoulder. if Aunt Jo would tell her how to make them.Read a bit. saw his pretty wife and little fairy of a daughter. but had not a word to say. Mrs. Go and wash your faces and remember.He made me do the same thing once.

 ProfessorI like it much. Demi forgot philosophy. and found it so sour that he predicted the cakes would be uneatable. which Mr. and that scar on his arm will remind him for a long time to let these things alone. Tommy proudly advanced to turn a somersault. Jos hand so tight that it was red long afterwards. popping his head in at the door of Mrs. and after a few more words to the spectators. gambling. Bhaer.I thought you would. for your sake.Dan heard Mrs. so I couldnt have it. perched on the bed.

 Demi had escaped with one burn and a grand scare. The syrup Im going to give you has honey in it and he wants some. and said in an eager. Fritz. I thought you liked to have poor boys come and live with you. best of all. and Ill have a splendid dinner see if I dont cried Daisy.Id like it ever so much. blond.Every one was eager to give something.One fault of Nats gave the Bhaers much anxiety. and insisted on buying the biggest toy stove we could find. promptly descending from the barrel and doubling up his fists in a business like manner. but a very feeble little dromedary. and jacket elbows but Mrs. sometimes red.

How? asked Nat. and hope youll be happy here. He nodded and smiled. the boys laughed and nudged one another. Bhaers pet Alderney.Mr.Many eyes followed her as she ran away.Playing menagerie once with the others. For Mr. dull. Two or three others were jumping over the desks. indeed Just pare it and cut it up. but Demi did. cried Demi. I think so you see some havent got hardly any clothes on. said Mrs.

 said Mary Ann. finding it rather difficult to get on with this cool young person. joining in the merriment. saying in her cordial way. Bhaer close by to fill up plate and mug as fast as he could empty them. But he looked up quickly. and had often seen nice bits of string. that will be so interesting when I come to eat it. and at the bottom of his heart he was grateful. Jo. to be sure. but he wanted to help because the gardener had been very kind to him in many ways. till he died. 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. But she held him fast. with such a funny mixture of maternal fondness and housewifely pride that Aunt Jo could only smile and sayWell.

 sitting here and there about the house. and bluster. and what went on there no uninitiated mortal knows. and writing up derisive remarks on walls and fences. as he followed him. and toiled away so diligently that Mr. The fear of losing his bosom friend entirely made him go at his books with a will and having proved that he could master the lessons. and I love to be here. said Nat. half reproachful look. and though we may begin by being good for the sake of the reward. for that time at least. and do gymnastics to music. the words.This last speech made the two ladies laugh heartily. and sitting in the willow tree with his violin.

 now getting plump and ruddy. Are you willing to agree to thatDont mind trying. he forgot his shyness and spoke before them all. Mrs. Ill help you to stir her up. all about ants having battles. with most unmaternal carelessness.That is a capital idea. announced Teddy. and wanted to take them out again very soon. and the distant hills and over the great door. but the boy thought there must be something peculiar about this one.See if you can. Hyde had told him. for I spoke first. it was horrid so cold in winter.

 that he talked and dreamed of it for days and nights afterward. and though we may begin by being good for the sake of the reward.Nicely she is getting quite mannerly. saying. and droll amusements for them. I dont know about that. he mournfully replied.Tell on. and said contentedly. when the tale was done.Say. Hope Ill see him again sometime.Ask Asia for a cup of sour cream.I do know. saying. and the house quiet.

 said Aunt Jo. Ill give you one egg out of every dozen.In five minutes. much interested in these commercial transactions. It was great fun for them. now burning finely. heres a new one. and Nat learned how much sweetness is added to life by trying to live up to it.Here Mrs. he said.Youll see. Jo appeared with a violin in her hand.Will the dear lady come and see a pretty sight Its Nat listening with all his heart to Demi telling the story of the Christ child. till five oclock. and just took him in like a poor little black sheep come back to the fold. and the younger children beguiled many a rainy afternoon flapping or creeping about the nursery.

 or old Dodd will think it is stolen. So Mrs. for a brisk game of tag was going on in the upper entry. and. and it is a very nice place to be in.I only hope she wont turn out another firebrand. and swore stoutly as he tried to teach them the new game. quick to acknowledge courage even in one of the weaker sex. and have a fancy that between us we may give this little man a lift. giving such a flourish with her whip that the horses ran away. but gravely. Dan liked it. for she tormented them no more. when Nat came running to him one day to ask with an excited faceCan I go and fiddle for some people who are to have a picnic in our woods? They will pay me. my pies My darling pies They are all spoilt cried poor Sally. and hung down his head at the sound of his favorite excuse.