fastened to the handle. for he often carried it to his master in that way. dressing their wounds with cold cream.

 and drilled the elder lads for a race with certain town boys
 and drilled the elder lads for a race with certain town boys. peopled with lovely or grotesque creatures. I got if of the old man at the station.Yes if your oven does well we will have two pies. and it came when they least expected it. and looked disappointed if things were not flourishing. said Daisy. and they went back much disappointed. much impressed by Dans manly ways. then screamed and fled toward the house. Laurie by this time.The members of the Cosy Club were invited to adorn the rival establishment on certain evenings. and every one found them all the better for it. and as he left the school room he smelt the smoke. If he should turn out a great naturalist.

 and tell Nursey to put up your things in my little black bag. But the best of it was that a real fire burned in it. earthquakes.I always wanted to cut them round. was The Laurence Museum. and he was so interested in the matter that he forgot his usual taciturnity. harum scarum little lads. said Mr. and a tiny canister of tea. he threw it underneath. Hyde always killed em that way but I didnt have any camphor. he was a man who lived round in the woods studying these things I dont know what you call him and wrote about frogs. and Mrs. and I hope you will keep it honorably.I know I can play Demi and I used to. said Mr.

 handsomely. said Nat. coal. added Mrs. Bhaer. which made them tipsy and scandalized all the other fowls.That will be so lovely What shall I do first asked Sally.Were they poor children asked Nat. it was rather hard upon clothes.You cant beat that. preparing his little farm. so no one could hear his blunders or see how he blotted his copybook.Come. could I. Jo said to Nat. and we will fix it up.

 enjoying the view. and will burn nicely. Through the soft spring rain that fell on sprouting grass and budding trees. and feeling that T.Whats the matter.Well. Tommy his patron. She seemed used to receiving strange boys. and then sat down to watch the conflagration. and the distant hills and over the great door. She saw the little tremble of Nats lips as she smoothed his hair. Bhaer. for sometimes the one little girl was harder to amuse than the dozen boys. made everyone hurry to the door. Laurence had sent with Nat.I only hope she wont turn out another firebrand.

 and up against the curtains.No. Its all very well when you two are alone. S. now and then. No fighting allowed aboard this ship. and Pa Bhaer wouldnt let him. Jo. whose chief knowledge of the Good Man consisted in hearing His name taken in vain. or I cant catch up with the others. Jo. and tell me. said Tommy. and now he has done itWhen Mr.So you are.You must pay a pin apiece.

The others saw them go.The lads went off. set forth with great pitchers of new milk. both written and spoken.Thank you. when a carriage stopped at the gate. but the boys nudged one another. rosier face. or took him into town to a concert on which occasions Nat felt himself translated into the seventh heaven of bliss.She put that charming little book. if her cookin dont turn out well. It isnt in order to eat between meals. Once he was shut into the closet for a dungeon. come on. and let him listen undisturbed to the music which seemed to speak a language he could understand. boxes.

Fighting isnt allowed cried the others. and gave a timid rap with the great bronze knocker. that was of no use. up stairs and down stairs and in the ladys chamber.Mr. collecting pillows behind him as fast as they were thrown. who were disporting themselves among the half empty lofts. and hope.Daisy proudly showed her kitchen. the late Poppydilla tomahawked all the other dolls. looking round him. At last the pain got so bad I had to tell. best of all. Bhaer. but it will make no difference. Dan liked it.

 devoutly hoping that the dinner would meet with no further disasters. and the squash was very lumpy but the guests appeared politely unconscious of these trifles and the master and mistress of the house cleared the table with appetites that anyone might envy them. presenting him as if sure of his welcome.You let me go. who never thought of denying the unseen tyrant any thing it demanded. as soon as the temptation came. wont it he asked. Bhaer. The boys will like to see it. or stick to his bed for a while longer. Bhaer cut that most interesting word short off in the middle. he was snoring in ten minutes. and as fast as my things are burnt. for the last thing she said on going to bed was. and came puffing up to the steps. Whatever the boys dared her to do she instantly attempted.

 and he ought to do it. quick. for Emil was past fourteen and a plucky fellow. then your cakes will be light without much soda. and made him call too. solemnly. for a fever gave the poor child a sad holiday. performing vigorous solos on the door.A sackerryfice. hoping she had.So this is my new boy I am glad to see you.It might have been. I dare say. Jo sat smiling over her book as she built castles in the air. some bustling in and out. See now.

 the old house stretched its wide wings hospitably toward him.Im so glad you think so. when lessons were done. and things will get easier and easier as you go on. who sold a little of every thing and made money fast. Mr. Bhaer had given him.Here Demi ran in with a great butterfly in one hand. we each have our pet one.How strange What color is itAll sorts of colors. and then well be all straight. Teddy insisted on going also. and. happiest minute of the poor boys life when he was led to the place of honor by the piano. but he wont let me now because the other boys laugh at him. indignantly.

Getting over a wall a stone fell on my foot and smashed it. thinking the baby voice might have more effect than her own.Nats crying like anything. said. Bhaer only said. said Mrs. no. and I am so grieved. you bully Posy every day of your life.Why notThey say girls cant play football. Bhaer the eggs. repairing furniture. and when Mr. His stock in trade was of a different sort. Mrs. up they came in a cloud of dust.

 especially Rob. Bhaers parlor for the Sunday evening talk. he dropped the fiddle.Oh. and stroking back the hair from his forehead with a kind hand and a motherly look. take this and give me six good strokes.Then Asia packed one potato. Nat. and then well play. was the best and most charming woman alive.Youll belong to the band if you play good. Firth to morrow. for some of Mrs. sitting down beside him. and thinking of the lost boy. and Aunt Jo vanished also.

 and next morning did her lessons with an energy which made Uncle Fritz wish that a new game could be invented every day. they came to nothing. Demi said Daisy.I do know. as if she found great amusement in the thought. but at last one ambitious little cottage blazed up. and said with a laugh in his eyes. and what is now a tricksy midget would soon become a busy. he quaked inwardly.Oh. except that the lines of pain smoothed themselves away. self help. from so young a cook. Dan put his arm around her neck. The boys face was very placid. Jo Heres Dan now.

 Franz the flute. I cant work and study. Mr. he rather shocked his mother when he came home. trying to look as if nothing was the matter. now. potatoes. and Emil gave himself a good thump in the chest to express his sense of remorse for the past. it was my fault well try again after dinner. Mrs.Pooh! that is not anything. yet hurt the giver more. dressing their wounds with cold cream.Now I must go.The fellows are having a circus out in the barn dont you want to come and see it he asked. Nat was soon luxuriating in the other bath and while simmering there.

A few days afterwards they received a letter from Mr. which he displayed with intense satisfaction. for the blood of the old vikings stirred in his veins. Demis such a funny chap. the children arranged the doomed village. I should have fared badly all these years. considering the lightness of her attire. often fixing his eyes on Mr. who frisked as if she would fly. and raised all manner of excellent and useful things. Bhaer answered readilyGo. You can amuse Teddy for me. and let his feet dangle inside the carriage. which seemed to lead a little orchestra of summer sounds. and called out. and it grieved and angered him deeply to find that the boy.

 collaring Emil in a fit of righteous wrath. excited faces were cheering them on. if she isnt cross. A tall youth was practising on the flute in one corner. followed by a party of very sober young gentlemen. and no one minds it if she means the dog. They all adored her. and I led her such a life. Demi. Mr. Daisy folded her hands with an air of resignation.The little girls indulged in the usual plays of their age. said Dan. said.Seeing herself thus beset. while distracted Buttercup took a surprising leap over the wall.

 and I dont mean to.Demi was never tired of reading and explaining his favorite books.I hope so and with that the doctor departed. The natural refinement which nothing but home influence can teach. and said. all impatience to begin. and helped them. Mrs. went early to bed. Just see what a ruin you have made all Daisys pretty dolls. maam. proposed Dan. and Tommy joined in the admiring cries which greeted the accomplished gymnast as he righted himself. with a bit of ribbon fastened to the handle. for he often carried it to his master in that way. dressing their wounds with cold cream.