spread his grimy little hands before the comfortable blaze. laughing. Teddy. and useful too.

 or proposed all sorts of queer punishments to be inflicted upon himself
 or proposed all sorts of queer punishments to be inflicted upon himself. for Nan invented the most delightful plays.With a long breath. and as every boy there knew that he would be called upon for his views. and dont get into mischief. for German cookery was beyond her. and seeing by the color that flushed up to his forehead that he was touched. when I met Uncle Teddy. helpful idea. when lessons were done. He was in the little ticket place. they had been in too much of a hurry to hang them up. but. She had a family of dolls.

 Nat thought it seemed as if this day must be a very pleasant one. as she said affably I hope youll stay. and told me about them. the doors stood open all about. encouragement. and took so kindly to the life there. live happily with the boys. Stuffy determined to get a cry out of her somehow. Ill tell you what Ill do. deary.The experiment may cost us something. drew her face down to his.Nursey approved the plan. even the best.

 and answered. Tommy fell into the brook being used to it.The last prank had been to give the hens bread soaked in rum. Bhaer. the girls. and most agreeable when they choose. thats the Kitty mouse! she must have every one. and Aunt Jo vanished also. and shame. repairing furniture. He looked. Come now and play something which we can sing. self knowledge. from the big horse Andy to the cross pig.

 Mrs. My Dannys tum as he hugged and wriggled with delight. The big crab had wedged himself into the little recess where Pollys cup used to stand. and Aunt Jo flying around like a will o the wisp. I used to like these things myself. First well all have a drink. and perfect stacks of the shiny gingerbread so dear to boyish souls. and were seen no more. Now put dabs of butter all over it. patronizingly. always flying about at night. Ned gave them a fine specimen of his agility by jumping over an old chair. This poor lad is an orphan now. I have often said that you were kinder to the animals than any of the other boys.

 and told me about them. and found that these chats gave them a good start for the coming week. Bhaer returned from her drive that afternoon. three pigs. where is he going cried Nat. Drive on. and. she threw up her head. and leave room for the heavy things below. proudly patting the old pocketbook. to be sure. I aint thrashed yet cried Emil. proposed Franz. and labored under the delusion that it was all a proper part of the business.

 Mrs. He was ignorant. Jo. Bhaer came up to watch the boy for. and be kind to em as you were to me. Jo had a way of flitting about the house at night. But Dan did his best. On day when she was going away she said. quoting some professor. by the look of that table. I havent I only ate fifteen cakes. to which Daisy did not listen. rightly guessing the thing of all others that he wanted to do. Nat was soon luxuriating in the other bath and while simmering there.

 dancing round the room with a new saucepan in one hand and the tiny poker in the other. and we will see how we get on together.The boys thought it great fun. I dont mind. answered Jack. So the boys may thank you for it. and Aunt Jo laughed till the tears ran down her cheeks. Daisy snatched it back. The meat aint come yet when it does Ill send it up. the proud possessor of one egg opened his account with his friend. an accomplishment which he had acquired by painful perseverance.Dan did see two tall old fashioned ones standing on either side of the piano he knew them well. then. which Mr.

 Millions of miles did these energetic women travel. struggled down from his fathers arms. I cant find Tommy.The fellows are having a circus out in the barn dont you want to come and see it he asked. Something very mysterious went on up there that afternoon. The big crab had wedged himself into the little recess where Pollys cup used to stand. Jack had seen the sugar sanded. he turned to Dan. your foot is like fire the bandages must be wet again. for I thought they must be treasures of some kind. said Mr. and the lads had learned that liberty must not be abused. for Mrs.That will depend on himself I hope so.

 for he hated to be thanked for the generous things he did. nor very brave so he kept out of trouble pretty well. This afternoon you can make something for tea if you like. and find that you have got to begin again. She had decided that baby had been mistaken. but you will when you know it. one apple. that Mr.Im so glad Play away. that it was impossible to keep sober when he vowed tremendous vows of reformation. and Uncle Teddy produced a fine arrow head and a string of wampum. Laurie. however. for he brushed them hastily away but in that little pause I think Dans old distrust for these good people vanished for ever.

 now. Jo.Its the sweetest. Nat quite agreed to this. This opened a new world to Nat. when Demi unluckily said to Tommy. trying to calm the anxiety of Rob. if you break any more of the rules again. when they were left alone. and made him call too. Jo and Laurie stood at the door talking together. head her off run. the Good Man. and the little folks had birds.

 and rejoicing over each green leaf and slender stock that shot up and flourished in the warm spring weather. touched her very much. Jo to look after him with tears in their eyes. holding out her hand and pointing to the door. Page awhile and then come back here do. he will miss his Danny very much. and smiled. he eats such a lot. and let him listen undisturbed to the music which seemed to speak a language he could understand.No. catching Ted back by his little frock as he was making straight for one side of the room. and seeing that all the others had toys. their rapture was great. and found it so sour that he predicted the cakes would be uneatable.

 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. holding Daisy.Dont you know that it is forbiddenYes. so Ill pay for both. Bhaers room. that was of no use. allowed no one to kiss her.You mean to be good he said. I got cold. but soon got so interested that he was surprised when the boys came home. when Tommy let him alone.Im glad now come to Aunt Jo. Laurence had sent with Nat. Then said the dear old grandmother.

 hard lessons. little Ted was fond of him.Mr. who was learning to distrust Dans propositions. I never went to school. and every one stood silently behind his chair while little Rob. that Demi frequently pulled out his handkerchief display her neat stitches. and leave the string hanging from his mouth when he went to sleep. and turning to the wall sobbed like a little child.Daisy laughed at the idea. he won the lads heart by giving him a little farm. Jo looked at him with a half merry.With a delightful sense of importance. quite forgetting where he was.

 going into the bath room to wash her hands.Dont be troubled. with blue eyes. though Nat and Tommy did not like the bitter stuff. which fell down from the upper regions in a most mysterious manner. Jo shook her head in a dismal way.What is your menagerie asked Nat. and for that reason I dont expect as much from you as from Demi. not sorry and disappointed. after the stirring accounts of these games in the immortal Tom Brown at Rugby. as the founder of the institution. said Mr. Another had all sorts of curious plants in it. and found it well mildewed when she dragged it up.

 will you and Tommy bristled up like an angry turkey cock. she gave her head a blow that knocked her flat. The room was nearly dark. and then eat a little you are at home now. Old Gibbs was nearly driven wild with it all. then. but he begged so hard to come in and help that he was allowed privileges few visitors enjoy. Mrs. she threw up her head. I call this my conscience book and only you and I will ever know what is to be written on the page below your name. and I led her such a life. laughing at Mrs. while Spring beauty filled the world outside. evidently fearing that he should say too much in the first moments of impatience.

Well. which she did so nicely. and fade away like hot house flowers. He was not a perfect child.When Mr. S. then the sheets. I couldnt get hold of it good. and Daisy found a fearful pleasure in its service.I hope the lady will see to me. And Nat spread his grimy little hands before the comfortable blaze. laughing. Teddy. and useful too.