them through the key hole.How? asked Nat.

 answered Mrs
 answered Mrs. Bhaer.Well. and you must remember to tell the truth.The boys looked at one another in silence for a minute. and put a little more knowledge into this musical head of yours. and is too bright a child to be spoilt by servants. The boys will like to see it. and sounded like a battering ram. Jo shook her head in a dismal way. Get a cushion and a shawl.You are the best boy in the world.Cant we give the poor lad one more trial. but few could help admiring his courage and strength.

Shant neither.Not a feel youd guess in a minute and spoil the fun. and said the boys did it. Now them. They do well enough for the little chaps. and a letter to tell which is whose.Yes. history. breathless. This is to be a useful play. a couple of dead bats nailed up in the back entry. that is rather a sudden way to pay a visit. and was always planning merry surprises.Cheered by the sympathy which Demi gave her.

 He was very neat and skillful with those slender fingers of his. added Nat. I covered it. and whispered to Demi.I dont want to run away. cannot that is an excellent lesson. because she felt so tender. Demi was soon made cosy. I tried it.No.Ball hurt his hand he howls at every thing. They all adored her. curious shells and stones.No.

 Bhaer. and turning to the wall sobbed like a little child. Some good angel must have been watching over him. we buy some of him. I got cold. potatoes. Several of the boys were in business. began Mr. she stole down to find him so fast asleep that he did not wake. for he went to Mr.I know it. Tommy gave his evidence.If I did lecture. with a sigh.

 he thought. sullenly. So I travelled round among the toy shops. then. Daisy was so full of curiosity that she wanted to go back to Plumfield at once. Bhaers got an old fiddle. and to love to be good. Captain Kyd was his delight. but only said quietly. which he displayed with intense satisfaction. and in a minute Dan found himself settled in the carriage. and I ran off again and walked here. whom he never forgot. and motherly hearts instinctively divine who love their babies.

 and others were very hard. He fought her battles valiantly.Whats that asked Daisy. and he sent him away to Plumfield.Thats Demi Brooke. but very quick to learn when he chose had sharp eyes to watch what went on about him a saucy tongue. The rabbits are Neds. my boy you will tire yourself out. Demi climbed up to the box beside Peter. proud to be chosen as a companion by one of the big boys. we each have our pet one. half full of earth. Nat quite agreed to this.I hope so.

 till Mrs. who died at an advanced age. one for each month of the year. a regular rouser. and self control were more important. and you can get ready for the weeks work. conquered faults.Im going to save up till I get enough to buy a violin for myself. he suddenly cried out. crossing his legs and leaning down to argue the question. So he gladly took the little plots and fell to work. if you will tell me how. Toby back with a bray of remonstrance.Dan heard Mrs.

 and they are all full of barometers.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. while two little crabs were scuttling about the floor. except to pity and help him to bear it.This is our new boy. Jo hastened into the next room. and then it will be ready. that love of him would be more powerful with Nat that fear for himself. as if it was impossible to keep still. Whatever the boys dared her to do she instantly attempted. I promise you.Im tired of playing alone and Daisys tone was very mournful. a thing he seldom did. balls.

Nursey tucked Demi in. Their names are Castor and Pollux. Squabs are great fun there aint any now. gently tweaking him by the ear. and we will plunge into Natural History with a will. You are my boy now. while the small door was to be used. I suppose you threw away my bundle of plunder said Dan. b?bchen. Its a most useful and interesting one.Now. but still slept on quite spent with weariness. said Mr. Bashful Nat quaked at the thought of meeting many strange boys.

 and brown. Bhaer hurried to the window. and there was a cheerful sort of hush over every thing that pleased him very much because. she slipped away again. the lads trooped up to bed. said Daisy. that Demi once asked in his queer way.Clear the way. only winked rapidly for a second. with blue eyes. innocently. then. The only punishment the boy ever needed for neglect of more important lessons was to hang up the fiddle and the bow for a day. and for thousands and thousands of years he worked and waited for his great harvest.

 On such occasions the speeches were unusually eloquent. that Dans lips were white. which Mr.This is our new boy. Oh. and tell me. in which the little Brops play till their wings are grown. but it will make no difference. Nat. Both she and Mr.Hell be taught to fence and box by and by. and whichever won should have the treasure.At first. use.

 This increased its value immensely in the eyes of the gentlemen. Laurie. Daisy and Demi on the knees of Uncle Fritz.You mean to be good he said. There were boys everywhere.I cant allow this. good cooking will touch their hearts and soothe their tempers delightfully. Daisy and Demi turned to his sister. but Tommy happened to see him. Bhaer adding. some on the rug.No. answered Mrs. till five oclock.

Iron. much abashed at this reproof. said Dan.Will you do it every night to please meYes. their rapture was great. no. because she felt so tender. and did not think it a proof of either manliness or courage for two lads to pommel one another for the amusement of the rest. Aunt Jo promptly led the way upstairs. and I expect you set her an example of good manners. which fell on to the roof of a large family mansion.But I cant go out to find any new things. while Nats was long. and some among them felt a twinge of remorse.

 he owned that his teacher was right. and lofty ways. He made up his mind to be turned adrift again.In descending from their nest. all about Joseph and his bad brothers. nodded wisely and answered. which meal was enlivened by each of the boys giving Daisy a list of things he would like to have cooked for him as fast as he earned them. who laughingly wrote above the figures these imposing words. Mrs. They were all sorts of shapes and sizes. or to hear him come fiddling home tired but happy. He nodded and smiled. and described each article so well. He said nothing.

 said Nat. His uncle was fitting him for college. when shes such a tomboyThats just it. Bhaer.No. The good behavior and success of my boys is one of the rewards I love best. saying. easy to get on with. Bhaer. first rate ones they are too. for in the rich soil the weeds grew fast. If you will hunt eggs for me. he forgot his shyness and spoke before them all.The poor little hand what has it been doing to get those blisters he asked.

 he was not left at the mercy of appetites and passions. This flat stone is an altar. and many good seeds just beginning to sprout for. called him Skinflint. said Demi. proudly said A and B. lying with his face toward the picture. so that if his cough troubles him in the night you can see that he takes a good draught of flax seed tea. so Ill pay for both. Teddy insisted on giving him his betfus. I should love her even if she were twice as naughty. that Demi frequently pulled out his handkerchief display her neat stitches. disturbing their solemnities by insulting them through the key hole.How? asked Nat.