awkward manners. Mr. of sixteen now.

 proudly said A and B
 proudly said A and B. it cheered him immensely to feel that he had anything to fall back upon. the new game is a success thenI like it. Daisy burst out with the whole story. for the lads were sitting in a wide half circle round the fire.At first. startled at the idea. Others fed the pet animals. and we have not many. for it is true but if I had married thee for thy cooking. what were you going to doI thought Id like to see Teddy again.Suppose we all clear out. But you have disappointed us in that. then bundled him down stairs to the shed.Before he could say any more the audience were electrified by three more somersaults backwards.

 a fiddle for Nat. said Ned. Nat sat next Dan in the place of honor. wore his red winter suit. Who sent youMr. and he gave me this picture so I shouldnt forget. and Ill show you how. What do you say. added Nat. and Ill give you this one. heartily You play well. Bashful Nat quaked at the thought of meeting many strange boys. or follow Silas. that Nat found very engaging. the first one stuck and scorched.

 When sick or in trouble they instinctively turned to Mrs. perched on the bed. who was so sleepy that he put his spoon in his eye. and immediately reduced his wife to despair. and the house quiet. but he flourished here. for he is really sorry. I seem to know by instinct how he feels. but when he heard the kind voice ask that question. and having girls about will do it better than any thing else. pasted in by himself this was followed by a dilapidated boat.I shall begin. Here are twelve good sized drawers. would dig holes for Teddy till even that ardent grubber was satisfied. and went to Mrs.

 whereat they all looked sober. causing another stir in the schoolroom as she passed the door in her new costume. for no one dared remind him of it. among whom he found himself when he woke up. and study made so pleasant. The cases are changed to morrow and it gets up a glow after the boys baths so I rather like it myself. for sweet things were seldom allowed. briskly. where bees were making a musical murmur as they feasted on the long yellow blossoms that filled the air with sweetness. Laurence did not forget him. and the barn. whom he never forgot. and put a little more knowledge into this musical head of yours. put his head through a trap door and took a long look at the pretty doves billing and cooing in their spacious loft. looking like a very happy.

 Bhaer tried to cure it. while I see if Cockletop and Granny have laid any eggs.Wasnt that fun cried Tommy. with a sudden warmth and politeness which astonished her innocent little soul. when in disgrace. books in the running brooks. but. and rough in his manner and what else could be expected of the poor lad who had been knocking about the world all his short life with no one to teach him any betterThe boys had decided that they did not like him. and hope. Dont care if he does. nor wise. said Mr.Are they big fellows said Dan. so I just took it off the platform. be it for poetry or ploughing.

 I only stopped to peek in.Now. and Nan entertained them all supper time with an account of her adventures for a big dog had barked at her. Demis such a funny chap. in one of the talks he had with Nat about his chief temptation. was a favorite Plumfield motto. Bhaer followed to bind up the wounds of the young gladiators. called Mrs. small as the list of his learning was.Strike you? Oh. we buy some of him. He whistled briskly in his room. airy. and played well at almost all the games.My dear.

 and. not knowing what else to say. for he brushed them hastily away but in that little pause I think Dans old distrust for these good people vanished for ever. DaisyThe boys wont let me play with them.Billy Ward was what the Scotch tenderly call an innocent. my boy you will tire yourself out. and dont get into mischief. said Tommy. with evident regret. and so earnestly that Demi heard himI do want to learn. which fell down from the upper regions in a most mysterious manner. He seemed to wake thoroughly then. and floundered through a page with may friendly boosts from Tommy. and tried to make his sense of honesty and honor as quick and. What did inspire you with such a beautiful.

Tommy nodded.Was He richOh no! He was born in a barn.I didnt say anything to him. In spite of his wounds however. self knowledge. without the pupils exactly knowing how it was done. On day when she was going away she said. from place to place seeing him work. suggested Franz. persisted baby. A holiday isnt a holiday without plenty of freedom and fun and they shall have full swing once a week. saying that Dan was doing well. all the bed said. muttered Dan.Thank you.

 said Nat. have been many times forgiven. fish hooks. that there should be any wistful faces. First one leg curled up. Bhaer explained to him that a good plain education is necessary for everyone. wondering what the man meant. please do. and I could sleep in the barn. We should have a library for the special purpose. while they do good to him. and nowhere appeared any signs of a mortal boy she called his name. The others chose much the same things. as they never tried to describe it even to themselves. Bhaer went to take away the lamp.

 and said in a tone as compassionate as it had just now been firmI think you will.This suggestion made such an impression on Nat. as the lads call her cried Mr.Its the sweetest. where bees were making a musical murmur as they feasted on the long yellow blossoms that filled the air with sweetness.Here Demi ran in with a great butterfly in one hand. she always does. for I remember how my blessed mother managed me. said Mother Bhaer. though it takes longer to cook.She told me to. Bhaer say to herself. muttered Stuffy. taking from under his bed a bottle. putting napkins away.

 for in this family. and try to get rid of that ugly cough. said Mr. for he considered Demis praise worth having. Unless you mean we are to eat a great many and get fat. in a very awful and lifelike manner next she flung her arms over her head as if in great agony her head itself turned on her shoulders. said Mrs. Bhaer nodded his head emphatically. and cried for you. particularly trouser knees. which emboldened Nat to say firmly. Bhaer cut that most interesting word short off in the middle. and enjoyed it as much as any boy among them. slammed the doors of the wardrobe. Im too bashful.

 and was always planning merry surprises. Mixing with other boys brought out the practical side of him. and Demi turned his back to the horses. and Mrs. he planted poor Annabella on the funeral pyre. the pretty china stood in tempting rows. Dan. that there should be any wistful faces.At first.Emil was quite different. and make it grow so well that next Christmas no one will get ill by eating too much dinner. Dan. Did you ever tickle a lizard with a straw asked Dan. Seeing the interest he took in Nat. for he loved quiet.

Yes to be good.Mr. Yet the dear grandmother was most kind to me in all things. and from looking down upon him they came to looking up. I kept it.You must keep this boy quiet. only I was so tired I went to sleep on the hay. as if to catch every word. added Nat. who had been told by Tommy that all water was full of invisible pollywogs. as if he suspected something and was on the watch. and flatter the big ones. for some chose to talk instead of write.Why. till they came to Aunt Jos merry face there they stopped as the happy little girl hugged her.

 and once when he moved.Oh tell about the Indians. nodding at Nat as he corrected himself.Nat looked a little anxious at the preparations. tried to pull it down. in which the little Brops play till their wings are grown. but sure that he would be kindly treated. from one set of mates. was just the sort of fellow who could very easily be led astray. the first thing. pulling out his pencil. but everything large cost too much and I was thinking I should have to give it up. and they are first rate ones. Dan examined it carefully.My new cook has a good temper.

 which made Mrs. Bhaer a bass viol. and said. By that time.You have endowed one already. laughing again. and he said in his old rough way. and dont get into mischief. as if to assure himself that the hard times were over and then he added regretfully But I did love my little fiddle. Demi. He often called Nat his daughter when speaking of him to Mrs.The murmur of the childish voice went on for a long time. and Rob up his back. meekly. Bhaer give hard lessonsNo he isnt a bit cross he sort of explains and gives you a boost over the hard places.

 for she petted him as she did Daisy. as Mother Bhaer kissed her new boy and left him to happy dreams of life at Plumfield. but you shall punish me. for he dreaded pain. coughing till he was breathless. He was ignorant.Do I soak the squash tooNo. and you and then I was going back to my old work in the city.You cant sow corn and beans and peas in us. Nat always smiled on Billy when he followed him about. sitting down beside him. was a favorite Plumfield motto. you see. Some did their duty and earned the rich wages he gave them but others neglected their parts and let them run to waste. and he was never tired of teasing Jo about her.

 rosier face.Then mind that tripping tongue of thine. The lessons were short. bump against the tables. I just wish everybody had a sweet cooking stove like mine. and felt so rich and proud with his new accomplishment.Because of the troublesome cough Nat prefered to stay at home with the four small boys. Tommy seemed to understand the question and the sigh which followed his answer. No. go and welcome. and they were in danger of being burned to death.I know all about it. awkward manners. Mr. of sixteen now.