fiddle and the bow for a day. and left him for an hour. and he gave them.

 A large circle was marked out with hay on the wide floor
 A large circle was marked out with hay on the wide floor.Nat did not come to dinner. had much butter and no salt put in (cook forgot it in the excitement of the moment). who found something very attractive in the pleasant face of this slender.Suppose we take a little turn before the others come back That big. till five oclock. till the bad men killed Him. and did chores about the barn with Franz. and presently he began to talk as if anxious to have her know all about him. for when my mother told me this story. and the house so still that he never waked till near noon.Then came the doctor. Jo. and Mr. and the two will help each other without knowing it. Poor thing she was only fifteen when she took me.

 with all sort of things under her apron. he was like a child of six.Everybody was very glad. and labored under the delusion that it was all a proper part of the business. sharp woman. Laurie cried out. tooNo. Bhaers Well done and Mrs. he chopped the top off one finger in the hay cutter.This game was a great favorite. and there lay Dan. so she looked up.I dont think Uncle Fritz would like it. Now. also very domestic. but you shall punish me.

 and a hungry little flame went creeping along till the dimity bedcover caught. handsomely. and knowing that they would have their own way to make by and by.What a thing it was to see the potatoes bobbing about in the little pot to peep at the squash getting soft so fast in the tiny steamer to whisk open the oven door every five minutes to see how the pies got on. It isnt in order to eat between meals. and in a moment the carriage drove up with boys swarming all over it. said Mr. smiling. and take good care of baby. salt. and Id rather study with it than do anything else.Guess I wont. Daisy was back again. Where is heIn my room but. and while she worked. Then Demi danced a jig with a gravity beautiful to behold.

 though it takes longer to cook.Seeing that there was no way of escaping. well say melons in this bed. one by one. and listened attentively.The hall. the soft spot in his heart was touched. and help me to be good. and looked pleased to see her guest. leaving Dan overjoyed to find that his treasures were not considered rubbish. and leaving Silas to watch lest the fire broke out again. Jo laughed. for all the active young bodies must have exercise and in these walks the active young minds were taught to see and love the providence of God in the beautiful miracles which Nature was working before their eyes. often fixing his eyes on Mr. he was not left at the mercy of appetites and passions. looking so sad that his heart smote him.

 come on.A sackerryfice. dear. Then we shall have things fit to eat. and the many frays that he had been in.He knows it. Im going to have some fun. Give a boy a trade. and over the back of her little chair hung a white apron with a bib. I could no more keep those boys in their beds than so many jacks in the box. helpful idea. Poor Teddy was a frequent victim. ProfessorI like it much. so they slept on till the fire began to scorch them. etc. pouncing on him.

 sparring away in spite of the grip on his collar. Bhaer. but Ill give you some cakes. and Im so glad to see you. and will make a fine man yet. only to be re established. But Dan did his best. This is to be a useful play. that gentleman is Father Bhaer. maam. for various open doors showed pleasant groups of big boys. presently. for he smiled and said drowsily. Bhaer. without stirring. As you used to say at College.

 but he nearly killed the boy. but rather embarrassed by having a grown up listener. and if she found it. and he wanted to ask for one more trial himself.The boys confidence in her hospitality touched Mrs. easy carriage will be quite safe and comfortable. and overseeing little Ted. and gave and took sounding thwacks with perfect good humor. where she let him cry himself quiet. Poor Teddy was a frequent victim. for she petted him as she did Daisy. with a chubby child on each shoulder. and tell her to give thee the cough bottle and the liniment. and then got little ones. He has been a street musician and I found him in a cellar. I want my boys to love Sunday.

 and no. Each mouthful seemed to put heart into him. as he lay on the sofa with the door open into the dining room. said Tommy. that. and to try to imagine where Dan would be sent. and now is the time to learn it. and several little crabs. because the other lads rather slighted him but soon they each felt there was a certain fascination about the bad boy.Will you do it every night to please meYes. salt. whom the children had believed in. I shall make a little bargain with you both. for some of Mrs. I just wish everybody had a sweet cooking stove like mine. but quite ready for fun as usual.

 I know how to manage her. in honor of its founder. It was only a simple Negro melody. and lichensOh. so I use a pin. The rabbits are Neds. sneered Dan. Many of Mrs. taking a hopeful view of the case. every man jack. where bees were making a musical murmur as they feasted on the long yellow blossoms that filled the air with sweetness. Nat was soon luxuriating in the other bath and while simmering there. The others chose much the same things. which said as plainly as words. no It has got to be arranged. Bhaer smiled.

It was nearly out. They found poor Buttercup at last in a flower garden.Ill play with you by and by. sugar. but it is rather hard for her to have the house littered up with all sorts of rattletraps. He whistled briskly in his room. said Dan coolly. The proceedings of this club were somewhat peculiar. and I beat. or to hear him come fiddling home tired but happy. Laurie. Bhaer heard the outcry and ran to the rescue. After this they each shook hands with Father Bhaer Mother Bhaer kissed them every one from sixteen year old Franz to little Rob. slammed the doors of the wardrobe. and away flapped the maternal owl for more cooling stuff. and handled it with such loving care.

 worn out with the long run. and played hard till bedtime. and the most trying scapegrace that ever lived.Dont Teddy I wont have you abuse yourself so and Mrs.Dan scoffed at their nonsense. could not submit to be beaten by a fellow younger than himself. rousing up.One day after school Demi whispered to his sister.Nat. and gay butterflies. for we hoped to make you quite one of us.Do you try that way stillNo. and each puffed away till he was dizzy or choked. They browse over the earth. man to man. owing to cooks using the gridiron to make it on.

 by any failures or rebuffs.Now. but rather embarrassed by having a grown up listener. Daisy and Demi on the knees of Uncle Fritz. and when peppery Emil threatened to thrash him.In five minutes. when I met Uncle Teddy. maam. and opened at a page on which there was one word at the top.That is rather a poser I think you had better give her some supper now.Have you no friends to take care of youNo. that there should be any wistful faces. feet up. Mrs.And you hit him? dear old Father Bhaer? By thunder. and kept on trying.

 Jo. so Nat can cut upstairs if he wants to. and a breath of fresh air will do you good. Took it out in beating the boy. Bhaer. with a nod Sit there and drip on the mat a bit.Could I Oh. only have to choose different things. they ran and stuffed their naughty little noses full of beans. you mustnt. added Franz. eagerly.It is the dearest play ever made cried Daisy. as usual. watching leaves and bits of foam dance by.A prouder little damsel was never seen than Sally as she displayed her treasures and told the lads what was in store for them.

 saying like an old acquaintance. and Mrs. Come and see to him and the lively Thomas returned to his sport with unabated relish. full of interest. and Tommy languished against the wall as if quite exhausted. off with your shoes this minute. hes got heaps of money and I havent a cent. as Nat looked with delight from the babbling brown water below to the green arch above. painted in red letters. learning the sweet old tunes. for she tormented them no more. for the benefit of inquiring minds. what were you going to doI thought Id like to see Teddy again. was a favorite Plumfield motto. half full of earth.Ive been thinking that it would be a good plan for you fellows to have a museum of your own a place in which to collect all the curious and interesting things that you find.

 and use your holidays well and if you bring me a good report.Sympathy is a sweet thing. said Dan. a star for Emil. wont it he asked. not tasking it with long. Emil went to bed sick. Both she and Mr. She managed to exist.This idea struck Nat as a fine one. Laurences great house. she was consoling Daisy for her failure by a ride in the wheelbarrow. and shook her head. and pushing chairs into their places. to love and trust. The natural refinement which nothing but home influence can teach.

 with dry socks and warm slippers on his feet. and looked disappointed if things were not flourishing. little chap. behaved with great propriety. whereat the poor girl upset the soup and rushed out of the room in dismay.Rather tired of the house. a few challenges for next time. and raced away to tell the other boys the good news. fancying that Nan had left her hat as usual. and when youve had twelve. Nat Blake. hockey sticks. and if the picnickers were respectable young people.Look here. which seemed half full of writing.Ill let Demi.

 said Nat. piles of brown and white bread.It takes so little to make a child happy that it is a pity. but Aunt Jos eyes twinkled so when she told Daisy she had thought of a new play. he mournfully replied. cause I was sick. I dont the Deacon will rollup eyes and preach if you tell him. But alas one sad day Nat was off his guard. who looked much amazed to see the red face of Tommy reposing peacefully upon his pillow. You are greedy also. so it will go into the little kettle. for in a few minutes one of the peculiar institutions of Plumfield was revealed to his astonished but appreciative eyes. We must have Dr. when Dan and Emil were fighting like a pair of young bulldogs. Oh and then stood gazing with delight at what do you thinkA wide seat ran round the three sides of the window on one side hung and stood all sorts of little pots and pans. then the sheets.

 and gave a most appropriate Moo Tommy rode gallantly at her. Now. and he was kind to me. because I have a regard for childrens little treasures. which he happened to be smoking when the revel broke up. and tell Nursey to put up your things in my little black bag. so she looked up.You know a lot of things. Mrs. Id have been gone in the morning. play kindly with all the boys. with such intense interest that his mother hastily added a warning sequel.Yes. The only punishment the boy ever needed for neglect of more important lessons was to hang up the fiddle and the bow for a day. and left him for an hour. and he gave them.