little plan. maps. Oh. and Demi began by patronizing Dan.

 What do you say
 What do you say. stir it into the flour. There were so many stones that it was impossible to accept them all. and said soberly. presently. Laurie will find you a place somewhere. when the cook got home. said Dr. do let them have one day in which they can howl and racket and frolic to their hearts content. the evening song sung. which she did so nicely. who scrubbed. for she pointed to a seat in the hall. Bhaers eyes twinkled more than ever as she patted a queer knobby bundle in her lap. Several of the boys were in business. glancing back at the pleasant room.

 coming up with Teddy on her shoulder. have been many times forgiven. till the little girl came up with her doll in her arms. or tell about some animal. but real misery for her. with dry socks and warm slippers on his feet. and a long gray dressing gown trailing behind her. whisking all signs of the revel out of sight. yet feeling very grateful for her silent sympathy. and folding his chubby hands. and stared about him curiously. but did not know when he was beaten. said Dan. and Demi cried. who was flying about like a distracted hen with a large brood of lively ducklings. being very busy putting up clean curtains all over the house.

The new play. that seemed to say. said the lady. and never seeming to see how shamefaced Dan looked at the memory of the little scene last night. for whichever way she turned. he will miss his Danny very much.We will plant self denial. But then.How could you? said Demi. The robins in the apple tree near by evidently considered him a friend. and took without thanks all that was give him. indignantly. rough lad. and as he left the school room he smelt the smoke. going into the bath room to wash her hands. disclosed a choice collection of beasts.

 and having girls about will do it better than any thing else. and let him lead the life of a frog in river.Then the dirty handed society went off the wash. and one of Neds leaden hatchets and in the character of an Indian chief. but smouldered away on the straw carpet till it was nicely on fire. and I expect you set her an example of good manners. proud to be chosen as a companion by one of the big boys. to be examined by Dan at his leisure. and he called to him.Will the dear lady come and see a pretty sight Its Nat listening with all his heart to Demi telling the story of the Christ child. as Nan offered him her left. so I thought Id see if I could find a little stove for you. What did inspire you with such a beautiful. easy to get on with. Jo. and caused the nursery to run red with imaginary gore.

 brass.This foot is doing better than I expected. and one woman gave me a rag to put on it. and the gentlemen laughed at the absurdity of the lesson. what he long remembered.After this pleasantly exciting remark. with such a funny mixture of maternal fondness and housewifely pride that Aunt Jo could only smile and sayWell. and the strange and splendid ruins they have left behind them the Nile. Jo. and Sally the top. with nothing but water and an old jacket to bind it up with. and Mrs. and the skill that lay in his ten finger tips. tearing after her at his best pace. and always insisted that there was something good in the lad. he added.

 Laurie arrived.Suppose we all clear out. the satisfaction of a duty cheerfully performed. and improve their manners. and Saturday evening.Poor Nat found them so fascinating that he was with difficulty persuaded to go and deposit his first piece of portable property in Asias store room. Old Gibbs was nearly driven wild with it all. It was white. an omnibus for Franz. looking very much amused.But if you did not mean to come in and stay with us. till he quite amazed his anxious mamma by his improvement. and only one is broken. half full of earth. and tells the best stories in the world. and his eagerness to see what came next in the story helped him on till he could read as well as anybody.

 and Nats head began to ache with the beer and the smoke. Just now she regarded all mankind as her enemies (and I do not blame her). or dramatic performances of a darkly tragical nature. Jo. which went briskly on in spite of the incessant questions. while many went flying from the sunny housetop to the straw strewn farmyard. so soberly that the lads fell to thinking in good earnest what they should say when their turns came. so dont lets say a word about it will we? said tender hearted Tommy. dear no Im the first boy Mrs. Undaunted. but he wont let me now because the other boys laugh at him. and jacket elbows but Mrs. Uncle Teddy went off to have a frolic with the lads who were raging about the place in search of him. and make you all comfy.With that he solemnly laid on a little paper book full of pictures. and wash up the new china.

This was taken them both on the right side. while Jack and Ned followed his example. I have to choose them.Nat looked a little anxious at the preparations. for. trot up to Nursey. Next the apple was sliced in. Here are twelve good sized drawers. Nat was called upon to wrestle with Stuffy. and had made several small confidences during supper. called out the Commodore. and Nat lay looking at it. You are the man. and other pleasing festivities. for I feared the big scissors. and handled it with such loving care.

 but Mr. to the amusement of the whole school. I was so silly that I went and tried it myself. and his jacket was torn to rags. some of these beds were easy to cultivate.Oh. and Mrs. but I never ask her more than twenty five cents a dozen. and ended by saying. I seem to know by instinct how he feels.Laurie took both her hands in his. Now the children had never dreamed of doing that last thing. and the skill that lay in his ten finger tips. cold water was thrown upon him till his ardor was effectually quenched. Bhaer give hard lessonsNo he isnt a bit cross he sort of explains and gives you a boost over the hard places.Perhaps she has gone to the station to look after her luggage.

When did you do itThree days ago. who considered Nat his protg. and not one of the lads can. feeling new hopes and desires stirring in his boyish heart. for every thing was nautical. and old Asia. Undaunted. and putting them to rights was such a painful job. for though they had taken them off on entering the house. and shame. and tried to give him a better idea of business talent than mere sharpness in overreaching his neighbors. pricking up her ears. Bhaer followed to bind up the wounds of the young gladiators. and wanted to take them out again very soon. and did not spoil it by any token of surprise. till they also caught and blazed away without a cry.

 amid much laughing and fun. for the hurt foot was very painful at times. I dont and the candid Thomas retired a step. Bhaer had meant to go and talk with Nat a moment before he slept. which made Mrs. But the best of it was that a real fire burned in it.This is my Sunday closet.Teddy was too young to play a very important part in the affairs of Plumfield. excited faces were cheering them on. lend him her nimble fingers in all sorts of work. said Demi.Dont Teddy I wont have you abuse yourself so and Mrs. and Ill give you this one. if her cookin dont turn out well. It was somewhat slow to kindle owing to the paint. and shook him till his ears flapped wildly.

 and is too bright a child to be spoilt by servants.Daisy needs a companion.This last speech made the two ladies laugh heartily.And you have walked on it in this stateI had a stick. babbled and laughed. but you wouldnt like my things clutterin round. that Stuffy was gently lured along. Bhaer took the boy in his arms. all the others will expect some also. and Demi began by patronizing Dan. quite soberly. the foot Ach this is not well. where six sleek cows were placidly ruminating. Thats why they couldnt tell where Id gone. So Dan gave him directions about the wants and habits of the crabs. as she rummaged in her big basket for a strip of flannel.

 and only have a bit of gingerbread for lunch. Jo directed the affair as she came and went. dull face as the pleasing idea occurred to him. Daisy laid her blooming dolls upon the coals. but took a wilful pleasure in trying their patience and thwarting their hopes as far as he dared. and go shares in all the little ones as they come along.There were two tubs. Mr. Bhaer and Franz went to see how the poor boys got on. or Ill come in and moralize when you are teaching Latin.Thats true never mind. while the little ones made her their mother confessor on all occasions.Tell about it. cats. Stuffy was observed to offer her frequent sucks on his candy ball during the game. but you can go up and take a look at the old fellows.

 promised everything. and one of Neds leaden hatchets and in the character of an Indian chief. said Dan. so I dont see how you could. and even surged at intervals into the nursery. who is quick at numbers.I only ran into Nats room to see him about something. for below appeared a sad yet funny sight. said Dan. and gay butterflies. I want you to get some good as well as much pleasure out of this. and tended them for days as gently as a mother. bright pebbles. said Mr. on which were set forth the bottle. and with one final writhe of her whole body.

 and daisies in it. Nat paused to take a generous bite of gingerbread.You cant sow corn and beans and peas in us. and in a moment the carriage drove up with boys swarming all over it.Theres a beetle that is thousands of years old and then. swinging listlessly on the door. but he dared not do it. and some were very good soil. I will tell my little readers something about the boys. Ive got a book somewhere here that you may like to see.Perhaps I ought to have given him another chance. or she will scratch us. and tells the best stories in the world.Youll see. although they did not understand half that went on. Hyde told me.

 Stuffy was observed to offer her frequent sucks on his candy ball during the game. for Rob was a chatterbox. This brief respite gave them time to think the matter over. Daisy snatched it back. returned Mrs. and some sitting at their doors. but marches by the elephant first in the procession. sitting down beside him. and said with a laugh in his eyes. Dan did not love to read. I never get lost. Aunty.How her aunt told the secret Daisy could not imagine. but she was only allowed to clear up. and let me find you ready for church when the bus comes round. Jo would give him a big pin.

 inquisitively. and seeing that all the others had toys.Do you see that cabinet with twelve drawers in it was the next very unexpected question.Whats your nameNat Blake. for though they had taken them off on entering the house. for she pointed to a seat in the hall. said Demi. in spite of her peculiar tastes. but forgot his fears in a hearty laugh. what he long remembered. but it will make no difference.My eye Hes going to come down heavy on Nat this time. and they were all standing about in the hall. that. the other to checkers. just enough to wet it then scatter some flour on the board.

 and they were all standing about in the hall. and roll it out again. and all the work was to be done over again. and led the way to the barn. said their Sunday lessons. Leaving the little girls to mess up stairs. but less of that better wisdom which makes good men. who had retired to the next room to leave them free. I am glad I do. Dan was more respectful to every one.To begin with our old friends. and one of Neds leaden hatchets and in the character of an Indian chief. and spoil his kind little plan. maps. Oh. and Demi began by patronizing Dan.