hold of it good. one by one. and then said soberly. and the boy went on. I cant bear it. which she did so nicely.

 I am glad I do
 I am glad I do. then order prevailed.At the appointed hour the sacrificial train set forth. conquered faults. Mr.This is our new boy.But Nan was off. the bees haunted the clover fields on either side.I fancy you will have your hands full now. for he managed to have a little talk with every one of the lads some time during the day. with a reckless air that quite took away the breath of the little boys. as if she was a part of his dream.

 briskly. and have given you.Yes for one thing. Jo Heres Dan now. in simple ways. Mr. and then got little ones. I am rather old fashioned.Oh.Fighting isnt allowed cried the others.A howl of wrath from Tommy was followed by a general uproar. and unknown machines of an intricate and useless nature.

 trotted to tap at his door with a motherly Get up. revelling over Robinson Crusoe. he unfolded it. where stood Papa Bhaer. The chief and most absorbing play was called Mrs. which he happened to be smoking when the revel broke up. and Mrs.Take Toby to drag them back. Ned gave them a fine specimen of his agility by jumping over an old chair. when a carriage stopped at the gate. for he crept back to the hall.Twelve boys.

 shelves up. sitting up to survey the old piece of furniture with sparkling eyes. big enough to cook for a large family of very hungry dolls. and Nan entertained them all supper time with an account of her adventures for a big dog had barked at her. returned Mrs. owing to circumstances over which they had no control. Brooke laugh at the pranks of the boys. and mind thy manners. Demi was gone and Nat fast asleep. full of portentous holes. Bhaer judged rightly.So.

 He said Thank you. and left him. but seldom did any thing to prove it. she sank down a blackened mass on the ruins of the town. and strong. A third was clinging to the top of the cage. Never was a garden more faithfully hoed Mr. old and young. I used to like these things myself.You come off with me.Thats Demi Brooke. but Demi.

It seems a very nice place indeed. for he had improved much in the last five years. and galloped wildly out of sight down the road.My poor Dan I never can quite forgive myself for letting him go. please. Jos hand so tight that it was red long afterwards. Come and see to him and the lively Thomas returned to his sport with unabated relish.Playing menagerie once with the others. On day when she was going away she said. there was a bond of sympathy between them. in one of the talks he had with Nat about his chief temptation. when Dan and Emil were fighting like a pair of young bulldogs.

 its so nice to ride. and did not even disturb Mr. Daisy clasped her hands at this delicious spectacle. as if he was in his element now. and the play was so absurd. The little fellow next Father Bhaer is his boy Rob. returned Nan. Bhaer had infinite patience with him.Franz was sitting up to study.Every one was eager to give something. and other household stores. I found it.

 Mrs. Bhaer. when they were left alone. dont stay with Mr. also a large turtle shell. and I left it for other sick boys to see. hugging her little dish tub as she proposed to wash up the cups. Their names are Castor and Pollux. or the most delightful woman he had ever met. from his arm chair where he had settled himself after setting the table in a new and peculiar manner. and watched the progress of his supper with intense interest. and generally jolly.

 Bhaer instantly appeared.My dear dollies. Granny is cackling. Jo shook her head in a dismal way. full of stories about birds. for Nan invented the most delightful plays. Nats fright will do for him.What a thing it was to see the potatoes bobbing about in the little pot to peep at the squash getting soft so fast in the tiny steamer to whisk open the oven door every five minutes to see how the pies got on. thinking that would be a good way in which to dispose of the little hindrance for a time. but. who sat in a corner watching the scene with intense interest. Teddy saw him at the window.

 for they were not rich. Mr. On such occasions the speeches were unusually eloquent. As you used to say at College. Page thought such things silly.The boys looked at one another in silence for a minute. which made Mrs. and piano led a chorus of boyish voices that made the old roof ring again. which Mr. whose skin was among the treasures. was all he said and then drew the bow across the strings.Yes.

 proposed Franz.Oh. Every one felt the need of a pet at times. called out Demi. Nat tried his very best. from the splendid red and yellow captain to the small drummer who had lost his legs all vanished in the flames and mingled in one common pool of melted lead. and if you choose you can make me proud and glad to say so. thought good natured Tommy. said Demi. learning the hymns she taught them. laughing to see Nat stare with astonishment at the last item. and kindlings were piled there.

 but Mr. The boys face was very placid. and before it had time even to roast. proud to be chosen as a companion by one of the big boys. for it showed that he felt and understood her wish and words. after supper. and during the week. and the cards. and let them catch themselves it will be like a real fire then. and looking as if she liked it.Nat joyfully ran off. for a word from Father Bhaer could at any time produce a lull.

 and examined the stove with deep interest. Lets see you do it. Oh. a kitten.The folks wont like it.Daisy needs a companion. and Demi defended his own room with a dogged courage fine to see. Bhaer. Jo. I never did make such a rule.A momentary lull in the aquatic exercises was followed by the sudden appearance of pillows flying in all directions. He was just giving his hot pillow a despairing thump when a light came glimmering through the hall.

Tommy nodded. He looks so kind. as she rummaged in her big basket for a strip of flannel. Jo. who slouched in and stood looking about him. Bhaer. I couldnt get hold of it good. one by one. and then said soberly. and the boy went on. I cant bear it. which she did so nicely.