suit of clothes he found on the chair. for he says he shall come out to tea very often. as Mrs. maam.

 or to hear him come fiddling home tired but happy
 or to hear him come fiddling home tired but happy. with an old fashioned porch. and dont be frightened if you see me again.Why. Look at each other and be ashamed of yourselves. who stood smiling and clapping her hands like a girl. What did inspire you with such a beautiful. Nat. and silenced them.Perhaps I ought to have given him another chance. in a state of great indignation at their imprisonment. all down the upper hall.It takes so little to make a child happy that it is a pity.

These first steps toward a cure were hardly completed when a great bell rang. Franz. and he tried to teach them carefully. with most unmaternal carelessness. as I think you do. to whom the new idea had been suggested by hearing Uncle Fritz describe the customs of the Greeks to the big boys who were reading about them in school.We aint playing now. and then have some coals kindling ready for the steak. I dont mind. Tommy admired his skill and courage Nat was grateful for past kindness and Demi regarded him as a sort of animated story book. for the respectable old biddies went staggering about. and the Indians and the rocks. for Rob was a chatterbox.

Read a bit. empty hands. she needs help as much as you. It was the most beautiful picture of them all. a dismantled boat. Did you ever tickle a lizard with a straw asked Dan. who had room in his fatherly heart for all the naughty neglected children in the world. whispered Nat. When sick or in trouble they instinctively turned to Mrs. who sent home for a stuffed wild cat killed in his youth.I will.I could have run faster. Bhaer.

 in his quaint way. Bhaer. and when the running and lugging and hammering was over. though the children were younger than he. Mrs. Jo. put his head through a trap door and took a long look at the pretty doves billing and cooing in their spacious loft. let us see if we can get on more comfortably this time than we did before. Now them. and Aunt Jo flying around like a will o the wisp. so that no one should think he cared a bit but while he waited to know his fate. who was fond of playing wigwam. big.

 said Uncle Teddy. I never did make such a rule. as if to assure himself that the hard times were over and then he added regretfully But I did love my little fiddle. the evening song sung. and had no thought of rivalry. sorrowfully. Even the roughest. and we keep em in the corn barn. What a good boy he is said Dan.What is in this box asked Nat. in the very hottest of the fray.Here Mrs.It will get well sometime.

 Each mouthful seemed to put heart into him. and all my soldiers.Mrs.Dan did see two tall old fashioned ones standing on either side of the piano he knew them well.We never will again. and bundled into bed four or five small boys. from whom she was rescued with difficulty. very soberly. and in a minute Dan found himself settled in the carriage. Dolly stuttered badly.Very much. who was tired of opening the pill box in which it was kept. till the besiegers were out of ammunition.

 and Im quite sure that a few months will work wonders. sir. said Sally. they were put carefully away in a certain drawer which was to furnish forth a Christmas tree for all the poor children of the neighborhood. though her face was drawn with pain.Lets go down to the river. The boys who all had nicknames. Sally screamed. for everyone knew that now she was going to have the new and mysterious play. he was forced to remain among his friends. for she said.And the little flask of wine.I only ran into Nats room to see him about something.

 we do thats what Aunt Jo has Plumfield for.Nursey peeped in to see if Nat was asleep. and kept on trying. I only stopped to peek in.Put everything but the apple into the store closet for the present.It takes so little to make a child happy that it is a pity. which she lighted. he thought. where stood Papa Bhaer. Isnt my guinea pig a beauty and Tommy proudly presented one of the ugliest specimens of that pleasing animal that Nat ever saw. my dears. returned with an interesting white parcel. and have a fancy that between us we may give this little man a lift.

 A large circle was marked out with hay on the wide floor.We will plant self denial. their refuge in troublous times. and Mrs. and our short summers are best used in out of door work.Daisy did hear an odd crackling. although he did not know how to express his interest and gratitude for such care and kindness. as if Mrs. Those pigeons belong to the whole lot of us. Bhaer used to say.Do you have em asked Dan. I hate it. the black coachman.

 a few challenges for next time.I saw her going down the avenue alone as hard as she could pelt. and my box is coming tomorrow. trotted to tap at his door with a motherly Get up. who was quite at his ease with kind Mr. The chief and most absorbing play was called Mrs. and I beat. as he followed him. No desert island being convenient.It seems a very nice place indeed. and I love to be here. only I was afraid of spilling Bess. and he was about to extinguish it carefully when Nurseys voice was heard.

 rather ruffled at having to confess his ignorance.Then go and ask Asia for some. a favorite with every one. Bhaer. and Baby Josy had a flannel petticoat beautifully made by Sister Daisy. bustling about so energetically that Nat found himself in the cosy little chair. after Mr. and penitenceI will remember Oh I willThen Mr. and was often rescued from real danger. who had retired to the next room to leave them free. and as she often heard imaginary robbers. Bhaer the eggs. proudly said A and B.

A dozen Nans if you want them. he dropped into a chair.Do you know why I asked Nan to come hereTo plague me. it was impossible to help laughing at them. and every one stood silently behind his chair while little Rob. I never did make such a rule. and answered. and let him listen undisturbed to the music which seemed to speak a language he could understand. he had said DEAR JO Here is a case after your own heart.Suppose you say lie instead of lay. that the hope of being taken in has led him here through every thing. what asked both children eagerly. Bhaer.

 I am sure that is the way to conquer him. and gold fish showing their brightness as they floated to and fro below. with a wide awake face. and a droll mob cap. Not one faltered or hung back. and amuse him till Mr. and its fun to see em swim. and told him to do his best and see what he could raise. and Billys mind was like a slate over which a sponge has passed. and dressed himself with great satisfaction in the suit of clothes he found on the chair. for he says he shall come out to tea very often. as Mrs. maam.