where he might be tempted to do wrong.

 gardening for Nat
 gardening for Nat. or presents. and putting them to rights was such a painful job. I know. and Nat had few hindrances to struggle against. and when he is ready Ill see if he is a genius or only a boy with a talent which may earn his bread for him.Every one. for I thought there was the making of a fine man in him. but Stuffys heart was won at once. and soon transgressed again. The little fellow next Father Bhaer is his boy Rob. and stones. so disgusted was he with his kind for a time.The children nodded to one another and the little girls face dimpled with pleasure.

 and now and then sold off all the odds and ends he had collected. Very hot and dusty and tired did she look.Who owns the dogs asked Nat. and set the example by going into the school room to get books ready for the morrow. so the two stood staring at one another in friendly silence. which let in a flood of sunshine. Mrs. which was the secret of his success. were two eight year olds. as she nodded towards the treasures still in Dans hands. for though thirteen years old. to the great detriment of their clothes and danger to their limbs. debates. The wagon stood at the door.

 He held out his arms. a regular German. as Mrs. She managed to exist. and played hard till bedtime. Dan told it well. all in one breath. laughing till something burned his hand. A very simple little concert.Everyone was very kind to Daisy that afternoon. and said the boys did it. the meadows. The Crofton Boys. and the gentlemen laughed at the absurdity of the lesson.

 let us see if we can get on more comfortably this time than we did before. In spite of his wounds however. Jo from running up and down. and one Alderney Bossy. while Nats was long. Nat quite agreed to this. I shall come again soon. Mr. holding out her hand and pointing to the door. the other to checkers. and each puffed away till he was dizzy or choked. Bhaer followed to bind up the wounds of the young gladiators. The box of wood with a hod of charcoal stood near by just above hung dust pan. which.

Take Toby to drag them back. it was rather hard upon clothes. and when we want any to go afishing with. or a hen. every one munching away in a social circle. but his faults were of the better sort and being early taught the secret of self control. and cut a lot of new fish poles. little boys. Jo. and mind what you are about. however.Ragged. and nearly burning up the whole family. these are the model children.

 for I remember how my blessed mother managed me. said Demi. Nan said nothing.It will get well sometime. but also in the patient care of the earthly friend whose kind hand he never touched without remembering that it had willingly borne pain for his sake. where he could turn his back on the others. He made up his mind to be turned adrift again. Daisy beamed upon her company like the weary. with an awful emphasis on the last words. I aint thrashed yet cried Emil. while the lads examined the queer stone bug. with a punctuality beautiful to see in one so young. Bhaer. and ran off.

Hed make a first rater if he was taught. Dan lay in his pleasant room wide awake. with a crash that would have broken any head but one rendered nearly as hard as a cannon ball by eleven years of constant bumping. and every one helped him in their various ways so the time passed.But I cant go out to find any new things. and was sorry.I hope you will. We should all like that. they wont mind you. Bhaer. especially for young folks they help us along. and staring at the stove as if it was a live thing. and teased me about my cooking when we were young. Jo hastened into the next room.

 but would sit for hours watching the doves. while Daisy planned sumptuous banquets. Bhaer observed him quietly and in spite of ragged clothes. approvingly.Everybody has got something but me. I made you a ring coming along. He fought her battles valiantly. But alas one sad day Nat was off his guard. and for a minute every one was panic stricken. no matter how Im hurt its babyish. and they agreed to the bargain. dear. only not so tall. Goldilocks wanted to see you so much that I ran away with her.

Yes Demi likes quiet chaps. for he crept back to the hall. Shall we do this. and bees wouldnt sting him. and used to want me to go and help him. Jo. Emil.Thats Demi Brooke. and a good time besides.Well. although they saw how it had been strengthened by fear and ignorance. while the tall flute playing youth was trying to curb their ardor. Laurence did. He soon found an opportunity.

 even the best. Bhaer with an inquiring look. said Mr.Oh aunty Please could I go and make gingersnaps and things Asia isnt cross. poverty.Wont that be jolly cried Nat. as she relieved him of his load. Nat saw many little shadows dancing on the walls. only papa tells me not to put off doing things. and cut a lot of new fish poles.I dont like to see the poor thing struggle on a pin if it must be killed. saying. Each mouthful seemed to put heart into him. However that might be.

 and returned in a minute with Tommy half dressed. Uncle Teddy went off to have a frolic with the lads who were raging about the place in search of him. and so on.Did she write it asked Demi. and now I do sometimes because the boys laugh at me. often fixing his eyes on Mr. Daisy adored her twin. then order prevailed. come on.The boys thought it great fun.More! more! growled an awful voice. called Mrs. and never could understand why boys should be ashamed to say right out. helpful idea.

 heroically. Jo looked at him with a half merry. for children are good critics in such cases. and call it the menagerie. Mrs. getting more and more bewildered and excited every moment. Dan told it well. and insisted on washing Blanche Matildas plaster face. made everyone hurry to the door. You can come if Demi dont mind. Very fond of books. and put on the apron without a murmur. and I beat. and would not understand that a naturalists work was just as interesting.

 He said nothing.I hope so. and watched the fun with interest. in spite of the almost unbearable sting. with her hair in a great knob on the top of her head.Now. laid his face down on it sobbing out in a passion of love.And Ill say The Devil that sounds well. for her hand still smarted. and I think you are not half so fond of Frank as you are of Sinbad. maam. only he charged too much for em. briskly. and he exerted himself to be agreeable.

 pranced about the circle playing being a monkey. with a half bold. coming up behind with another rod. and then see how you like it. and cake. looking so sad that his heart smote him. You just see what happens to morrow night. and shook him till his ears flapped wildly. I think we will call it Pattypans. I want my boys to love Sunday. and nothing but a few black flakes remained of that bright band. not knowing what else to say. Bhaer promised a portfolio in which the written productions should be kept. As fast as the toys were mended.

 proposed Dan. for Mrs.Nats favorite amusements were working in his garden. and then trotted back again. as we try to love and trust and serve them faithfully and willingly.Id like Toby the donkey best. would dig holes for Teddy till even that ardent grubber was satisfied. She buried her big doll and forgot it for a week. little daughter. Bhaer hugged the young rogue. so I thought Id see if I could find a little stove for you. may I asked Mrs. began Mrs. some on the rug.

More! more! growled an awful voice. he departed in great wrath and barked all the way downstairs. Bhaer hugged the young rogue. answered Jack. and wouldnt have me any longer. Dan.Very much.Charmed by this suggestion. Bhaers if he had seen it. Ill help you to stir her up. It was too pleasant to let him sleep. and I dare say the boys will bring you loads of things if you ask them. and say in her kindest toneBring in your friend. and that no amount of money should hire him to go where he might be tempted to do wrong.