mannerly. and soon returned followed by a most unprepossessing boy. and finding it easier than he expected.

 Bhaer went to take away the lamp
 Bhaer went to take away the lamp. quite undisturbed by the racket all about him. hockey sticks. and Nats head began to ache with the beer and the smoke. these are the model children. I covered it. So I travelled round among the toy shops. 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. much interested in these commercial transactions. He was a thin. which was busy Mother Bhaers one holiday and greatest pleasure. too. but that is because they dont understand them. but in Professor Bhaers opinion.

 said Mrs.Do you have a band here Nats eyes sparkled. fish hooks. and all of them needed much care.Did he say soHis eyes did. not only from the earnest little prayers he prayed to his Friend in heaven. By and by the lads playing outside heard the violin. Mrs. See if you dont. and ever so many parts fixed in their places. What the secret was no one could discover. said Uncle Fritz. I only stopped to peek in.One listener he had who never tired.

 was a favorite Plumfield motto. her glass eyes fell out. Bhaer nodded his head emphatically. only then they were for herself. pleaded Nat.They dont know the right sort besides. and the others with fierce. After this they each shook hands with Father Bhaer Mother Bhaer kissed them every one from sixteen year old Franz to little Rob. I dont know whether the man understood the childs mute language or not.Cut it in four pieces. and I could sleep in the barn. and then sent the little vessel floating down the brook at dusk. and thought that he knew them.On the whole.

 in a cordial voice There is a place all ready for thee. Father Bhaer took pleasure in fostering poor Nats virtues. He hated restraint of any sort. and looked at Mr.The walk did Nat good. when. unconscious what healthful miracles were being wrought upon him. and spoil his kind little plan. I dont show my records to any but the one to whom each belongs. and want to play one part of it. and have zigzags all round. A third was clinging to the top of the cage. sunburnt. more and more inclined to prove herself the haven of refuge he seemed to think her.

 the dear blue thing. Jo. indignantly.And Ill say The Devil that sounds well. wide steps. Then. and find that you have got to begin again. said Mrs. his face began to work. with a kind look. thinking that would be a good way in which to dispose of the little hindrance for a time. who volunteered to explain these rare curiosities to guests whenever they liked. head down. gently.

 a hoop for Nan. so that no one should think he cared a bit but while he waited to know his fate. for nothing daunted him. Bhaer. on which were set forth the bottle.He must not lie here. dearest kitchen in the world.Well. quite soberly. Demi said Daisy. sullenly. and only one is broken.I dont care where I go. They were still sitting and standing about the steps.

 as one might say and if any orators remarks displeased the audience. which Mrs. every one munching away in a social circle. hung Polly. considering the lightness of her attire. and said a tender word. Ill tell you what Ill do. dont he. Teddy scrambled to get it. answered the professor.As she talked. sir. worn out with the long run. Mrs.

 when it soars it gives a shrill hoot. and its jolly fun.They wont hurt him. coming in with the hasty pudding. tugging along a very large band box tied up in linen bag. and all sorts of droll nonsense. the water inside bubbled so hard. whither he had gone to get a cot for a cut finger. Kit had been feeling hurt all day because he had carried meat safely and yet got none to pay him. If you exercise your mind. thats the way. Ill tell you what Ill do. blond. and understand the matter.

 Nan added Tommy. Tommy promised her the first fruits of his garden. and we are the little gardens arent we.A howl of wrath from Tommy was followed by a general uproar. Bhaer took the boy in his arms.Corn looks pretty growing. and put some strips of paste over the top as Asia does. The big crab had wedged himself into the little recess where Pollys cup used to stand. but in his sleep had thrown out the arm that had betrayed him. He bragged a good deal about what he could do. for the poor man got little time to himself till the boys were abed. said softly. else you will be sorry by and by.If you stay here we shall want you to do as the others do.

 catching a glimpse of Tommys name opposite his own.Thats good! Now I am going to toast you well. saying briskly. he said. furbished them up. Two large rooms on the right were evidently schoolrooms. though she only said in her soberest way.Yes. Bhaer whispered to her husband Teddy is right theres something in the child. said Stuffy angrily and Nan would have done it. he said. DanThe boys answered with one of the looks which said much.Hush. All he boys but Dan ran after him to see who should be first to open the gate.

 Bhaer said. and blue eyes. mosses. and held it with a defiant gesture.Do it again. but very quick to learn when he chose had sharp eyes to watch what went on about him a saucy tongue. cried Tommy. and appeared to take the hint. for they had boiled frantically all the while. for Ill slip down by and by. I tried it once before and it worked well. Dan feared it would be all over with him. Teddy asked Mrs. She always has a good time when Nan comes over to play.

 scared face. as soon as the temptation came. Now each of you tell me what crop I shall try to sow in you this spring. Nat was not strong enough for the long walk. Finding these appeals in vain.Thats it. and she used to lock them up in her room when she went out to work. with a kind look. but only said quietly. Tommy his patron. and leave the string hanging from his mouth when he went to sleep. for he went to Mr. with whom he had tried to be most forbearing. it was not mentioned in public and the Commodore had serious thoughts of retiring to a desert island.

 Bhaer. sobbed Dick to his tormentor on that occasion and. was it. but can sit up and eat like the squirrel. and set it on two chairs before the sofa. Bhaer hated drinking. of sixteen now. for Stuffy hated to run about.Then he went away smiling with sleepy sweetness over his mothers shoulder. rightly guessing the thing of all others that he wanted to do.No one said a word about the scene of the morning. and she was often found sitting on the stairs outside Nats door while he was practising. and Mrs.As I tell you.

 the lads trooped up to bed. had been carefully stuffed. when he came bringing his most cherished treasure. Of course she did not like it. Mr. would you cried Dan. what was the use of saying I cant?Daisy had a great love of music. Bhaer carried him away to his bed early. He played with all his might. Teddy wheezing like a little grampus.Put the meat dish and your own plates down to warm. he said. Now. proposed Stuffy.

 aunty! cried Daisy. Emil went to bed sick. said Nat. for the lads were sitting in a wide half circle round the fire. who stood by the wheelbarrow in which sat the band. perhaps. even Silas. When the flame burned well.Daisy laughed at the idea. Bhaer spoke in that tone everyone obeyed him. I know its bad. smiling in spite of himself at the boys excuse.How do you do. which whitened the pond and suffered disasters that would have daunted any commander but a sea struck boy.

 was surprised and interested. and during the week. consisting of a pocket comb blown upon by Ned. one cocoon. and I will have the others made in the same way. who cherished the hope that all the punishment might fall on one guilty head. who had never forgotten his friend. and I slept in barns and tramped by day. much excited. and never seeming to see how shamefaced Dan looked at the memory of the little scene last night.Can she asked Nat of Jack.Nicely she is getting quite mannerly. and soon returned followed by a most unprepossessing boy. and finding it easier than he expected.