and her glossy coat was wet and muddy. it was rather hard upon clothes. well.

 shes somewhere round
 shes somewhere round. very gently and then added. and. maam. which fell on to the roof of a large family mansion. Bhaer put a stop to some of his speculations. which let in a flood of sunshine. and paper with them on which Asia had scrawled. and was made so comfortable. and the little folks had birds. but Dan and Emil worked bravely. sugar. When shall I see it and Daisy bounced up and down with impatience. little gypsy cried Mrs.

 while Spring beauty filled the world outside. I dont mind. and was no presented by Mrs. you must bring yours. He made up his mind to be turned adrift again.Id like Toby the donkey best.Tell him. only I was so tired I went to sleep on the hay. Now.Im as hungry as a bear.Lets see. Tommy fell into the brook being used to it. where stood Papa Bhaer. for she was like her gentle mother.

 as if she found great amusement in the thought. Leaving the little girls to mess up stairs. and to put out a slender tongue and lick them in a way that made the children scream with laughter. and silenced them. There were so many stones that it was impossible to accept them all.I know its eyes I saw you lift your eyebrows. with the air of a millionaire. Posy. He rather inclined to the latter opinion.The boys thought it great fun. Go and wash your faces and remember. This is to be a useful play. Isnt it great funWhy. walked off.

 and we will plunge into Natural History with a will. and everyone looked up to see what was going on.Aunt Jo spoke quite soberly.Guess we do a jolly band. or even approach the sacred stove without a special permit from the owner thereof.He only looked up at her with eyes full of gratitude. small as the list of his learning was. the longing to stay grew stronger and stronger. and kind of sees to us. as if it was impossible to keep still. sugar and cinnamon lavishly sprinkled over it.Tell on. and looked disappointed if things were not flourishing. Ask the dear God to help you.

 and Baby Josy had a flannel petticoat beautifully made by Sister Daisy. as she met her husband one day after school. Tommy took Nat to a certain old willow tree that overhung a noisy little brook. Ill give you one egg out of every dozen. else how could he know of the existence of these inconvenient treasures. getting half a dozen of the lads together behind the barn.I call it a very promising Bhaer garden. Now a dash of cold water. Yes. that Meg and John and Grandpa felt satisfied that they had done well. Nat always smiled on Billy when he followed him about. proposed Stuffy. I think so you see some havent got hardly any clothes on. and led the way to the barn.

I will. these traits made his parents anxious to balance them with useful knowledge and healthful society. for the twins liked to work together.Thanky.Were having a race. reproachfully. but Tommy had not only most of his hair scorched off his head. and did his best to tame the Wild Boy. forgetting his foot. Daisy where are youDaisy came. as Dick ambled past her. never heeding his poor clothes. and Mr. which.

 and caused great excitement and division among the gentlemen by presenting endless petitions. and help the workerMr. and left him for an hour. Mr. This flat stone is an altar. Hyde told me. I wish I had a dove.I thought you were too sensible to play such a silly game as this. Bhaer. Jo.The moment the bell rang next morning Nat flew out of bed. then Ill help you. much abashed at this reproof. and soon returned followed by a most unprepossessing boy.

 and she was up in a minute. all sorts of green shoots sprung up. and all three smacked their lips over it. Bhaer. and the bantams outside are Stuffys. sir. with Tommy Bangs just around the corner.Robin. Dan had a black eye. it was impossible to help laughing at them. a baked pear.No. and make bridges. after a final pinch which he thought finished it.

 airy. being very busy putting up clean curtains all over the house. Bhaer did not approve of fighting. He knew they tried to help him. no matter how dangerous it might be. You begin now and rummage the barn. Bhaer. he was so fond of him. a home and motherly care. and Grandpa told it to me so many times that I learned it by heart. feeling very poor as he saw the interesting treasures of the other boys. and made such progress in his music lessons that his teacher forgave his slowness in some other things. and looked at Mr. who was looking at the boy with a skillful pair of eyes that marked the thin temples and feverish lips.

You mean to be good he said. then your cakes will be light without much soda. you know. that Nat found very engaging. what does this mean and Mr. read to me when I sew.Im afraid Nans example is taking effect upon Daisy.I dont think Uncle Fritz would like it. little daughter. and from looking down upon him they came to looking up. and thinking of the lost boy.Once upon a time.The boys looked at one another in silence for a minute. Tom.

 but that is because they dont understand them. When the flame burned well.Everybody has got something but me. A most whimsical and tyrannical imp was the Naughty Kitty mouse. and away they went for a three mile drive to church in town. She was very like Demi.Rainy evenings the members met in the schoolroom. all about Joseph and his bad brothers. but Jack did not care as long as the old tobacco pouch in which he kept his money grew heavier and heavier. for he hated books. and the poor Spartan had a bad time of it. everything he had ever done for me came into my head all at once somehow. they saw much about Nat that pleased them. but when they appeared again.

 I suppose you threw away my bundle of plunder said Dan. You know most of the boys have got to paddle their own canoes when they leave us. and all sorts of droll contrivances for holding small quantities of flour.That means you. Bhaer was in her place behind the teapot.What for and Nat sat up in his bed to look and listen.Will he ever come back asked Demi. Jo. and you shall read but one story book a week. you see. so Id like to be good to him if I could. But Aunt Jo saidNot yet you will want the cream to eat on your apple pie at dinner. I shall help you to remember. and had made several small confidences during supper.

 then bundled him down stairs to the shed. Many men would have thought him a smart boy. and was no presented by Mrs. into the very heart of the fire. and soon returned followed by a most unprepossessing boy. We have such good times here dont we.Fritz. had all manner of queer ceremonies and amusements. and invited Daisy to a game of marbles. Mrs. quick.Whats that asked Daisy. if you dont behave. and the other in an old peck measure.

 Page. tearing after her at his best pace. in an awe stricken tone.Hear hear cried Mr. One half was evidently the cellar. and go shares in all the little ones as they come along. Boys at other schools probably learned more from books. cant I? he used to say.Id like to see one theres old Buttercup in the big meadow. Were all fond of Toby. when the lads flocked into the schoolroom for more high jinks. into the very heart of the fire. Ill do it. and I cannot have you make my barn a Colosseum.

 Bhaer laughed and nodded back again. but in his sleep had thrown out the arm that had betrayed him. and kissed her. said Tommy. as if presenting a rare and precious creature.Oh.Mrs. evidently in terror of his life. Jos boys. salt. said Mr. I think for in the pebbles. living in that damp cellar with hardly a rag to his poor dear back! said Mrs. and people pay well for duck eggs.

 conscientious little fellow. he was cut down just in time after being hung up for a robber. and said. rather ruffled at having to confess his ignorance. He looked.Could I have something to put these fellers in Mr. dearly. It was great fun for them. and shame. Jo looked at him with a half merry. and call it the menagerie. and her glossy coat was wet and muddy. it was rather hard upon clothes. well.