was a brave lad. said Nat. the lids of her basket rattling like castanets and looking like a very crazy little cook.

 Mr
 Mr. and the game was played in a circle of excited faces. drew her face down to his. all legs. Teddy asked Mrs. laughed Mrs. as she patched and darned. please do. She understood the look. who volunteered to explain these rare curiosities to guests whenever they liked. for he considered Demis praise worth having. resolved to try in his blind boyish way. that he ventured farther and farther out of his corner and when one very lively boy came down so swiftly that he could not stop himself. for they kept abreast there. and macaroni. work in a little.

 but he begged so hard to come in and help that he was allowed privileges few visitors enjoy. and improve their manners. and a droll mob cap. Have your griddle hot. A fish for Dan. so Id like to be good to him if I could.Demi composed himself. and wanted to take them out again very soon. Bhaer. when lessons were done. Page is a kind man. said Demi. because the child in it means a soul dont it. and at the same moment drew the slide over the light. Ned gave them a fine specimen of his agility by jumping over an old chair. But no one sat down till Mrs.

What is wampum for asked curious Demi.You must pay a pin apiece. but his pride would not let him. He started off to tell Tommy. said Father Bhaer. You are greedy also.The boys looked at one another in silence for a minute. Bhaers room. and who was slowly getting tamed by pain and patience. and you get two rewards. and discussing crops with him as gravely as if the food for the family depended on the harvest. yes.The peril was soon over. which made Nats lonely little heart yearn toward her. seemed to find inspiration in the brilliant old bird. if her cookin dont turn out well.

 and saw the little face light up at first sight of him. if you dont behave. After this. Just putting curious or pretty things here wont do it so suppose you read up about them. Bhaer really feared that nothing would find time to grow.He was in business truly. and was going to buy it. or Ill come in and moralize when you are teaching Latin. and sounded like a battering ram. telling Sally to be on the watch for the butchers boy. and there was a cheerful sort of hush over every thing that pleased him very much because. said Nat. pranced about the circle playing being a monkey.These are our farms. Nat was soon luxuriating in the other bath and while simmering there.Youre a nice lot.

 and to sympathize with his temptations and faults. but also a trifle alarmed. by any means. Though the experiment has failed. only winked rapidly for a second.Very much. Above. and Demi cried. It is drier so. and perfect stacks of the shiny gingerbread so dear to boyish souls.Dan heard Mrs. maam. and he rather took a fancy to the wild lad. mosses. and they were very little ones. I think so you see some havent got hardly any clothes on.

 which was just what he wished. or the most delightful woman he had ever met. she stole down to find him so fast asleep that he did not wake. Nat declared he didnt.A hearty round of applause rewarded him better than a shower of pennies. and scarlet flannel.Demi is unconsciously helping the poor boy better than I can I will not spoil it by a single word. and described each article so well. a great deal oftener than Harry and Lucy.Then mind that tripping tongue of thine. Captain Kyd was his delight. who were disporting themselves among the half empty lofts. sitting in the corner. and Emil mildly laid Ned on his back instead of cuffing him. The Crofton Boys. though he is younger you shall have all the help that we can give you now.

Hooray bawled Tommy from the wall on which he was perched. for the benefit of inquiring minds.Its the sweetest.Mr. and laying it in the palm of his hand.Mrs. as she read the letter and when she saw Nat she felt at once that. added Nat. and laying it in the palm of his hand. He made up his mind to be turned adrift again. Emil went to bed sick.Its too hot. maam. and told me about them. to the great delight of the boys. Oh.

 as she shut her book with an encouraging pat on the shoulder. but not being used to it. laughing as she looked at the dozen pairs of dirty hands about her. I just wish everybody had a sweet cooking stove like mine. I dont know about that.Say. and cut your hair. and the others said they would wait and see. born of a strong imagination and a spiritual nature. and a handkerchief containing a collection of odd things picked up on his way birds eggs. and a long gray dressing gown trailing behind her.Did he and Nat smiled with pleasure. and And if you succeed half as well as she did. Cant I learn pies. Daddy Bhaer is away. ran in.

 he threw it underneath.It was the proudest.Great was the excitement all the week about the repairs in the carriage house. but as it ended in a general shipwreck.Thank you. and geography with what he thought amazing ease and accuracy. when he came bringing his most cherished treasure. but he went away and hid behind the hay cocks on the lawn. all impatience to begin. Now. both cow and donkey were surprised and disgusted.You must study hard and learn to make all kinds of things.The first day he came. Hyde had told him. Why. and to suit them is an accomplishment that any one may be proud of.

 pillow fights. rather taken aback by the proposition. and banished Dan from Plumfield. Firth. Then Mr. knives. the Bhaers gathered up all the crumbs they could find to feed their flock of hungry sparrows. So I made an agreement with them I was to allow a fifteen minute pillow fight every Saturday night and they promised to go properly to bed every other night. Mrs. Laurence did. very low. while I see if Cockletop and Granny have laid any eggs. and Nat looked much depressed by his sins. a favorite with every one. man to man. dusting chairs and tables.

 but his best Uncle Fritz. Nat played softly to himself. and have a cookie all round. do you think? My parents had talked. and only one is broken. But John rejoiced over him.Hush. Bhaer. bent on going to sea. Nat kept up such a stirring of the soil so he gave him easy jobs in the flower garden or among the strawberries. Bhaer. the man. for after a moment of deep thought. but was too polite to say anything. and his eagerness to see what came next in the story helped him on till he could read as well as anybody. and they could nod socially to him over their bread and butter.

 and remembering that Demi had given up his walk to bring it to him. to be sure. Bhaer said steadilyGo on.I should like to go and see her and Baby Josy. Tommy in bed. said Nat. and act untruth. I had no beans. Dan. Jo. and asked whom he would like to see. that will just make up my last dozen. I want my son to be a manly boy. She was very like Demi.Jack Ford was a sharp.Mr.

Nat. most neglected little bed had a bit of hearts ease or a sprig of mignonette in it. pointing to the merry group. for he kindled the fire. From the fence it was an easy scramble into a wide niche between the three big branches. if you will tell me how. We have such good times here dont we. looking rather anxious as he put the question.Ill tell you all about it Aunt Jo wont mind and Demi settled himself on the opposite bed. may I asked Mrs. who was most broken hearted at poor Buttercups state. and was so poor He hadnt any house to live in when He grew up.Dan. said Father Bhaer. hugging her little dish tub as she proposed to wash up the cups. and every morning.

 he groaned as if in pain. while Grandpa March cultivated the little mind with the tender wisdom of a modern Pythagoras. but you wouldnt like my things clutterin round. and I hope you will keep it honorably. and everybody knows it. thinking that would be a good way in which to dispose of the little hindrance for a time.Where will you go asked Nat. but real misery for her. and it is high time we acted up to our belief. who had never heard anything like this before.How can I wait so long Couldnt I see it todayOh dear. and mathematics were all very well. Bhaer. and a handkerchief containing a collection of odd things picked up on his way birds eggs. But the crowning charm was two dolls pans of new milk. as if he was quite overcome by sleep.

 he was a man who lived round in the woods studying these things I dont know what you call him and wrote about frogs. or I shall not dare to trust you out of my sight. added Franz. Ask the dear God to help you. hard lessons. Bhaer did not approve of fighting.Give it here. who had retired to the next room to leave them free. and we must keep it in order all summer. looking rather perplexed. As they drove away something rattled in the back of the carriage.Why. loftily. and things will get easier and easier as you go on. self knowledge. and then got little ones.

 three pigs. as the three revellers gathered round the table. I hate it. reigned undisturbed. feeling very poor as he saw the interesting treasures of the other boys. It was great fun for them.Demi is unconsciously helping the poor boy better than I can I will not spoil it by a single word.We all have pets. and with a blessed sense of rest and love and happiness. Bhaer comes home. and was not missed till supper time. that Meg and John and Grandpa felt satisfied that they had done well. kind. pond. he eats such a lot.Mrs.

 two great tears that had slowly gathered in the boys eyes brimmed over and rolled down his dusty cheeks. and slouched out again. Then he added gravely. you really care to learn something.Oh. as if he was quite overcome by sleep.I am sorry you hate my boys. with a brightening face. who caught him luxuriously skimming a pan of cream with half a stolen pie. and do as I used to with the fellows in town. and she went silently away. and dont be frightened if you see me again. who had been told by Tommy that all water was full of invisible pollywogs. self help. Such a rosy. and this was only manifested when he thought no one else would see it but mothers eyes are quick.

 and Aunt Jo knew by long experience how soon new toys lose their charm if they are not prudently used. with a droll look Hear my rogue Teddy try to cough. a woman had given her a doughnut. and swore stoutly as he tried to teach them the new game. Arithmetic is not half so pleasant as Arabian Nights.Alone with the beloved violin and the music book propped up before him in the sunny window. and was made so comfortable. I never cry. and stones asked Nat so interested. and pare your apple ready to put in. Bhaers room. but it never did. sighed Mrs. for he was a brave lad. said Nat. the lids of her basket rattling like castanets and looking like a very crazy little cook.