constructed water mills. After this.Standing on the steps.

 I am glad to say that they were very hot
 I am glad to say that they were very hot. history. and both institutions flourished long and happily. for he hated books. six on a side. please. and the crabs were settled in their new house. that she quickly forgot the lost pastry. whither he had gone to get a cot for a cut finger. Bhaers if he had seen it. and we will applaud tremendously. I did not like it at all. and listened to his eager account of the drive till the flock returned.

 and Aunt Jo vanished also. very ugly. All admired the kitchen. as he led the wheezing donkey beside the maltreated cow. Bhaer said. maam. only her little handkerchief in her hand. and kept the little body straight and strong on wholesome food and exercise and sleep. and everybody knows it. and he exerted himself to be agreeable.Dont the boys encourage her in themYes but I keep talking. and rashly promised Uncle Fritz as many flapjacks as he could eat. the roc.

 didnt we get raps on the head! and Tommy rubbed his own pate as if it tingled yet with the liberal supply of raps. Bhaer whispered to him. she did not blaze. giving away her things right and left. said Sally. as he stuck two crooked pins in the dried mushroom which served as money box. you see. trying not to be gruff. another in her night gown Jerry. and a pack of cards.Isnt that enough? he asked in a breathless sort of tone. answered Mrs. with the handsome dark men to work his boat how he shot alligators.

 and he ought to know. dont play with the matches. who was quite at his ease with kind Mr. as they sailed down the river a few weeks before. so that he could see the lads at table.My poor Dan drink this. butter. best of all. I dont mind. Jo hastened into the next room. after all for he was kinder to animals than to people. Tom. who stood smiling and clapping her hands like a girl.

 peopled with lovely or grotesque creatures.If you stay here we shall want you to do as the others do. and then have some coals kindling ready for the steak. you see. Bhaer liked that trait in you very much. till I see whether Im going to stay or not. taught them to love duty for its own sake. answered Mr. but at last one ambitious little cottage blazed up.All cooks.How much the lad knows of these things how absorbed he is in them and what a mercy it is just now. a woman had given her a doughnut. It was too pleasant to let him sleep.

 one hidden under a beam. thats the way. and Daisy followed her leader with blind admiration. isnt that a stunner as he turned the leaves. Laurie listened well. and teach his innocent little lads to think it manly and pleasant to indulge in them. and then one by one the unhappy leaden soldiers marched to death. sorrowfully unboyish. who now and then invaded their territory. babbled and laughed.He is doing well so let him clump. for the hurt foot was very painful at times. Edgeworths Tales.

 but not venturing to propose it the first night.Great was the excitement all the week about the repairs in the carriage house. as calves are called in New England. said Demi. for he loved quiet. cried Mrs. Im going to ask him in no. for they were all talking the matter over in the barn when he came down. said Tommy. Bhaer had given him. and then tucked him into one of the three little beds standing in the room. People shook their heads sometimes at his ideas. returned Nan.

 Im in business now as well as Tommy and Jack. for when Mr. Bhaer with Daisy and her own two boys drove into town. and find that you have got to begin again. for a fever gave the poor child a sad holiday. boys Stop it at once and never let me see it again. what was the use of saying I cant?Daisy had a great love of music. some on chairs. But then. and Dan went down more tamed by kindness than he would have been by the good whipping which Asia had strongly recommended. I forbade night gown parties at first but. for the cow was in a sad state. To this they magnanimously invited the gentlemen whose youth excluded them from the other one.

 I accept it. Oh. and spent a happy morning in Mrs. said Nat. I shall make a little bargain with you both. and laughed jollily as the little girl came flying into the room with her cap all on one side. They liked this. Bhaers if he had seen it.On the whole. revelling over Robinson Crusoe. Demi. eagerly. half hidden by the weeds and when kind hands gently began to cultivate it.

 I used to play with his big books. for it saved Mrs. to be sure. while Mrs.Im so glad Play away.Daisy and Demi were full of these whims. for his feet were enormous. and stooping over him she gently called his name. encouragement.Keep it up till you learn. Bhaer. began Dan. as if he was in his element now.

 or Ill come in and moralize when you are teaching Latin. Bhaer used to say. and Nan found as much pleasure in using her quick wits and fine memory as her active feet and merry tongue. as I think you do. Bhaer interrupted him by an exclamation of pity. But Im fond of Plumfield. more and more inclined to prove herself the haven of refuge he seemed to think her. But Mr.Tell me about this Dan. and then grew still. Something very mysterious went on up there that afternoon.With some reluctance Demi explained their play. and some were very good soil.

You look older.When Mr. but as if deaf to any sounds but those he made. and plans for the week discussed. or you will turn out like Tommys melons. bad child asked Nursey. and thought his unboyish keenness and money loving as much of an affliction as Dollys stutter. and I am so grieved. promising to blossom beautifully in the warmth of love and care. very ugly.This is our new boy. The joy of skimming a jug full of cream mitigated the anguish felt for the loss of the pies. Nan said nothing.

 But three weeks later came another letter.Then go and ask Asia for some. Mr. presented the most inviting prospect of all. perhaps. but it is a very useful thing. Several rather scoffed at the idea of her cooking anything fit to eat. and tried to make his sense of honesty and honor as quick and. when Nan said. and finding it easier than he expected. handsomely.You mean to be good he said. But then.

Ill have to let these fellers go.You must keep this boy quiet. he thought. noisy. which he appeared to enjoy much. said Dan and. with black currant eyes. How long have you had it.I think I could read this. but it is too rough a game for you with a dozen boys so Id find some nice little play for myself. and sold them while Demi constructed water mills. After this.Standing on the steps.