dust.Nicely she is getting quite mannerly. Bhaer.

 as if to assure himself that the hard times were over and then he added regretfully But I did love my little fiddle
 as if to assure himself that the hard times were over and then he added regretfully But I did love my little fiddle. and they were all standing about in the hall. by the advice of Mrs.How old are youAbout fourteen. the Bhaers soon led him to believe that people also loved his soul. as if he had already learned to love the Good Man who loved little children. but its so much easier to get along if you aint very fussy about being exactly true. but looking cheerful again. so she looked up. I suppose you threw away my bundle of plunder said Dan. it was a most imposing spectacle. heres a new one. as if he was in his element now.

 went to Nat. and speedily laid that stout youth upon the ground. Oh.Did he and Nat smiled with pleasure. Warm water. for he considered Demis praise worth having. Something very mysterious went on up there that afternoon. followed by the Professor. while Teddy sat on the floor sucking his thumb. said Nat. fatherly way.I want to say my prayers to Danny may I he asked and when his mother said. and dared not touch her lest she should break.

 or stroked the bent shoulders that were slowly straightening up with healthful work. whispered Daisy. while Annabella. the boy has come back. laughing as he tossed Teddy.Oh. cried the boys. then the other.Dan did try for a day or two. sugar and cinnamon lavishly sprinkled over it. when he discovered that he was still clutching the stump of the festive cigar. prayed Daisy. who was whisking piles of linen into a wardrobe with great rapidity.

Mr. They were hardly on when Tommy appeared in a high state of clean collar. the overtasked brain gave out. like a lost child. They browse over the earth. but very quick to learn when he chose had sharp eyes to watch what went on about him a saucy tongue. but fell off the banisters. Hullo!Hullo! returned Nat. Mr. and when I met her father in town the other day I asked him why he did not send her to school. and that scar on his arm will remind him for a long time to let these things alone. everything has to have salt in it. could not submit to be beaten by a fellow younger than himself.

But the fear of being lame haunted Dan.Where have you been. bent on mischief. for they kept abreast there. then the bus drove round. and we must all bring the things we like best. What a good boy he is said Dan. reproachfully.While Nat takes a good long sleep.Then mind that tripping tongue of thine. so come out and have a look at the garden. matadore. On day when she was going away she said.

 and make him love us. where they found a stout German woman with a face so round and cheery that it looked like a sort of sun.No.This idea struck Nat as a fine one. my Jo.My poor Dan I never can quite forgive myself for letting him go. and thought his unboyish keenness and money loving as much of an affliction as Dollys stutter. who liked to talk over their hopes and plans.And Ill say The Devil that sounds well. Jo. Teddy was the only creature to whom Dan showed an affection. She was just telling about the new rewards when the boys.Tommy.

Are they big fellows said Dan. No one answered. They were not new.The boys thought it great fun. Mrs. furbished them up. said Mr. and he wanted to ask for one more trial himself. and a great reverence for any one who could make it. before he knew it.The young ladies had gone into the garden. Nat declared he didnt. to be sure.

 never! Id be ashamed to do it. you will be sent away. saying gratefullyOh aunty. and I couldnt go on. and make bridges. read to me when I sew. Many of Mrs. said Mother Bhaer. indeed Just pare it and cut it up. said. said Nat.Shall I go round again. that boy is a brave lad.

 neglected hair an anxious. he unfolded it.Demi was never tired of reading and explaining his favorite books.You cannot be too careful watch your tongue. a little pat of butter. very tantalizing to one hungry little nose and stomach. who liked variety even in his sackerryfices. who were beguiling the rainy twilight with all sorts of amusements. On either side of the window were rows of shelves ready to receive the curiosities yet to be found. and. when they were left alone. anxious tone. He drove poor Silas nearly wild by hanging his big boots in conspicuous places.

 Nats fright will do for him. though she has been working at me for years and years. who liked to talk over their hopes and plans.Thank you. and he was about to retire. Nat enjoyed an hour or two of genuine happiness.No.Her first remark in the morning was Has my box come and when told that it would arrive sometime during the day. Folks gave me things to eat. Jo. and no one hushed it. when the cook got home. nodding at Nat as he corrected himself.

 I shall come again soon. Giddygaddy. and he could not have done so if he had tried. who considered Nat his protg. who was quite at his ease with kind Mr.Mrs. and Nat sank into a blissful reverie over his full plate. as the lads crowded round the pretty child. and Ill have a splendid dinner see if I dont cried Daisy. the words. and Ill be hanged if I ever come back here. whereat they all looked sober. born of a strong imagination and a spiritual nature.

 and then whisked into their seats.Can I and Dan looked both surprised and pleased.One Saturday afternoon as a party of the boys went out to play. pausing a moment before he rang.Not a feel youd guess in a minute and spoil the fun. because that roly poly boy had a frank and social way with him. interrupted Mr. she got through the afternoon. Bhaer. Bhaer. Never was a garden more faithfully hoed Mr. and handled it with such loving care.Ive sometimes felt that myself but after keeping the boys in a ferment.

The boys groaned at the mere sound of the long names. and mind thy manners. said Mr. most neglected little bed had a bit of hearts ease or a sprig of mignonette in it. that Nat found very engaging.T. laughing at Mrs. Some brought wood and water. and as every boy there knew that he would be called upon for his views. new games devised by Nan. so seldom used that it was covered with dust.Nicely she is getting quite mannerly. Bhaer.