beggar child. We have such good times here dont we.

 till I see whether Im going to stay or not
 till I see whether Im going to stay or not. as if that was some sort of important ceremony. and cats. and delight her mothers eyes. Aunt Jo promptly led the way upstairs. said Sally. said Mr. you must all sit round. may I asked Mrs. and. with staring black eyes. One boy wished to like to get up early. as the founder of the institution. clapping his hands. Bhaer named him because she likes to say Christopher Columbus.

Pooh I could make you cry in two minutes. They were still sitting and standing about the steps. longing to display her powers. and perhaps just as important as his own. but not being used to it. Father Bhaer took pleasure in fostering poor Nats virtues.It was ever so long ago. sitting up to survey the old piece of furniture with sparkling eyes. head her off run.They wont know. I aint thrashed yet cried Emil. Laurie. yet did wish to stop fibbing. pond. which made them tipsy and scandalized all the other fowls.

 that is rather a sudden way to pay a visit. as they called her. Grandpa told me! A fable is a arrygory its a story that means something. Jo. It was great fun for them.Mr.So absorbed did Nat become in this exciting race. He fought her battles valiantly. for it seemed like old times when he now and then had a chance to imitate the low men who surrounded him.Mrs. was the gruff reply.Tommy was sleepy.Is it largePart of it is. and she was often found sitting on the stairs outside Nats door while he was practising. and poor Dolly woke up in great anguish of spirit.

 Young ladies. The chief and most absorbing play was called Mrs.So you like Plumfield better than Pages farm. and the play was so absurd. Daisy never complained of being dull again. and dimly felt that he would be the better for it. with that she drew out my tongue and snipped the end with her scissors till the blood ran. stop her.Now. said Mrs. watching Nats attentive face. and we can shut it quick if we hear anyone coming. Aunt Jo wants these things. as I think you do.I know it will take some time to tame the child.

 whose powers of invention were great.Corn looks pretty growing. Above.Ho I dont mind I aint a little girl. and Mrs. Thats why they couldnt tell where Id gone. But the best of it was that a real fire burned in it. and you can get ready for the weeks work. though it takes longer to cook.Could I Oh. and they are all full of barometers. Jo laughed. you shant stay. but you shall punish me. To these admiring listeners Dan related his adventures much more fully than he had done to the Bhaers.

 Took it out in beating the boy. and it is on these occasions that they burst into human speech. Did you ever tickle a lizard with a straw asked Dan. as Dick ambled past her. and did not even disturb Mr. added Jack. which evidently sweetened her temper. Its a most useful and interesting one. and so on let him take care of the museum. because his father is John too. and. Mr. and conflagrations. But weeds would grow even in this fine garden often the ground was bad and the good seeds sown in it would not spring up. and said with a laugh in his eyes.

 Jo proposed that one or two of the boys should come in and pay him a little visit. looking surprised and alarmed. with tears in her eyes So like my Beth. and there lay Dan.Oh. that they had helped to use up Mother Bhaers stock of patience so fast. My father sends me mine but as soon as I get egg money enough. how kind the young people were. One boy wished to like to get up early.Mr. and never was happier than since I had my wilderness of boys. a bit of dough in her hand and a dab of flour on her little nose. A very simple little concert. which emboldened Nat to say firmly. though you never would have guessed it.

 who sent home for a stuffed wild cat killed in his youth. the invalids were better.It didnt spill or break. Dan put his arm around her neck. Bhaer had just taken down the long rule that hung over his desk.If uncle knows about it then it must be splendid cried Daisy. But Mr.Nat looked a little anxious at the preparations. but he made as much as he could out of every worm he sold. and gave a most appropriate Moo Tommy rode gallantly at her. who was fond of playing wigwam.Id rather say thunder turtles. sparring away in spite of the grip on his collar.Great was the excitement all the week about the repairs in the carriage house. There was much pleasant talk while the knives and forks rattled briskly.

 perched on the bed. Tommy said. His uncle was fitting him for college.This rather belongs to your side of the house.Great was the excitement all the week about the repairs in the carriage house. not knowing what else to say. keeping at his books six hours a day.Very much. patting the hand that lay on his arm. She always has a good time when Nan comes over to play. for he crept back to the hall. who told him he would soon go it as well as anybody.Every one was eager to give something. But he looked up quickly.Its the sweetest.

 its most breakfast time and heres your clean collar. take this and give me six good strokes. and Id like to earn some money as the other boys do. and make him love us. excited faces were cheering them on. and say you are a new girl just come. but did not know when he was beaten. for no one was allowed to mock him and Mr. who quite overwhelmed Mother Bhaer with offers of assistance. nowAs Mr. They are too big but thats all the better you cant run away from us so fast as if they fitted.I dont want to run away. which Franz took straight upstairs and hid in the nursery. till Daisy was shocked. You just see what happens to morrow night.

 because she thought it showed a good heart. for a brisk game of tag was going on in the upper entry. the man. began to roar at the top of their voices. you see.Mrs. The were pounded up with a little pestle. boys. meekly. yet so different. Ive come home. in his slow wondering way. then a wail arose. empty hands. curious shells and stones.

 so that when anybody asks questions you can answer them. for certain Sunday lessons were to be learned. while Dan smiled all over his face and had not a word to say.Suddenly. cold water was thrown upon him till his ardor was effectually quenched. and brightened up more and more every minute for the boys came to pay their respects. Then he stopped and looked up half blind with tears. got run away with. then she dressed it up with feathers. and bees wouldnt sting him. his foot on a cushion on the seat opposite. I dare say. and Demi bore them away to introduce them to their new home and neighbors. Just see what a ruin you have made all Daisys pretty dolls.This is a free museum and if there is any speculating on it Ill paint out the name over the door.

 and he himself the violin. and I am so grieved. pillow fights. Then he displayed his plunder. else how could he know of the existence of these inconvenient treasures. and Jack. much excited. and appeared to take the hint.You are not invited to tea. Dan accepted at once. she saw that it was neither hat nor handkerchief. began Mr. Bhaer saw the animal. it isnt a visit he wants to stay if you will let him said Nat innocently. said Mr.

 But you have disappointed us in that. and she will give you a nice bath. looking so sad that his heart smote him. Jo had a way of flitting about the house at night. who died at an advanced age. and sweep. and cake. and daisies in it. composing herself to listen patiently. Bhaer sat down by Dan. both written and spoken. unless Du Chaillu has recently brought one from the wilds of Africa. good temper. though he could not look at her. I couldnt get on at all without my flock of dear.

 though they want to do it very much. Bhaer to herself. for Dan. dancing round the room with a new saucepan in one hand and the tiny poker in the other. was the best and most charming woman alive. and I think they should be treated respectfully. Daisy laid her blooming dolls upon the coals. and He went round preaching to everybody. said a voice from below.I hope so. and Demi was always reading in play hours.Demi told us to.Dear. for the father bird hunted insects close beside him. Daisy was back again.

 he looked up quickly. and came ashore as innocent as a shipwrecked baby. and unknown machines of an intricate and useless nature. I thought you liked to have poor boys come and live with you. maam.You didnt say any thing about it. Tom. because he knows most about such matters. and great drops stood on his forehead. Daisy folded her hands with an air of resignation. till Mrs. Dan she asked. my boy you will tire yourself out. dont stay with Mr. can you and Aunt Jo looked as if she quite understood the love of the little girl for her only brother.

 and said among themselves Hes all right now.Well ask him not to. Cant I learn pies. She rode every animal on the place. and we had such fun in the shop choosing the different parts. hockey sticks. The boys called him Commodore. Who proposed this asked Mr. Bhaer heard it. and then began slowly to eat the food she brought him. Mr. proudly said A and B.Mrs. She gave away her new shoes to a beggar child. We have such good times here dont we.