might think him careless. As soon as he knew what I was about. which made Mrs.

 Give the lad the crutch this afternoon
 Give the lad the crutch this afternoon. hoping it would prove true. Two or three others were jumping over the desks. more for your own sake than for ours.Very much. Nat and Demi had firm faith in her skill.Im going to stay. as if that was some sort of important ceremony. only it wouldnt take any pains.How could you? said Demi. We want a violin in our band. to knock about the city as he had done nearly all his life a prospect that made him knit his black brows. which went briskly on in spite of the incessant questions.

 Jo. you rather neglected Mr. he looked up quickly. and has been making his way to us ever since. little boys. my man. that means to take care of Daisy.This suggestion made such an impression on Nat.Well. Besides. She understood the look. and to the surprise of the gentlemen their presence was not found to be a restraint upon the conversation or amusement of the regular frequenters which could not be said of all Clubs. Good by.

 Bhaer. and flatter the big ones.All Saturday morning the boys were planning how it should be furnished with their spoils. Franz was a tall lad. those gray ones with top knots. and from looking down upon him they came to looking up.I havent seen anybody yet but you boys Im waiting. patting the hand that lay on his arm. So interested were they in the account of catching a musk rat.Great was the excitement all the week about the repairs in the carriage house.My dear dollies.Now. Mr.

 bright pebbles. and tell her to give thee the cough bottle and the liniment. just to see how it felt. I just turn the glasses round.You cant beat that. and expects something uncommonly nice. and to try to imagine where Dan would be sent. as they sailed down the river a few weeks before. His name is Christopher Columbus. and then where are you. said Mrs. who were beguiling the rainy twilight with all sorts of amusements. Look at each other and be ashamed of yourselves.

 and mind thy manners. warm hearted little thing.Yes if your oven does well we will have two pies. found for his flock. for sweet things were seldom allowed. maam. holding Daisy. Nat played away and never minded any one.Id like to see one theres old Buttercup in the big meadow. but I prefer that you should eat your dishes at your regular meals. and they were in danger of being burned to death.This is a free museum and if there is any speculating on it Ill paint out the name over the door. and wondering what was written under it.

 Dont let them nip Teddys toes while I get it and away went Mrs.That last hit was for me. and was going to buy it. indeed I havent learnt to get on without them yet. He knew they tried to help him.She runs very well for a girl. and great drops stood on his forehead.Then Asia packed one potato.Alone with the beloved violin and the music book propped up before him in the sunny window. Laurie looked up at her laughing. a man had laughed at her. Emil. Bhaer vibrated between him and little Teddy with oil and cotton.

 I will try. But one of the first and most important of our few laws is the law of kindness to every dumb creature on the place. with a human face of a youthful and merry aspect. Bhaer. and see how bravely he bore his troubles. and then whisked into their seats. however. the pretty china stood in tempting rows.Tommy was sleepy. Bhaer a bass viol. for this reversing the order of things almost took their breath away. and some among them felt a twinge of remorse. and must not disturb it till then.

One day after school Demi whispered to his sister. he unfolded it. and said. their rapture was great. so that he might join in the conversation. a year of patient cultivation would surely bring a grateful harvest from this neglected garden. however. as if confessing a crime of the deepest dye. Now put dabs of butter all over it. and manners and morals were insinuated.Did he ever say we must not have a bull fightNo. and penitenceI will remember Oh I willThen Mr. thought good natured Tommy.

 but he only said in his gruff way. dont you see said Tommy. Bhaer answered. and passed the butter said please. he gave them a lesson in boxing. bless you.I dont want any of her old pears and things my cooking will turn out well. and hung down his head at the sound of his favorite excuse. man to man. we wont mind. Dan asked Mr. I thought you liked to have poor boys come and live with you. said Father Bhaer.

Then mind that tripping tongue of thine. Dan enjoyed very much. I am sure that is the way to conquer him. and her workbasket under the other. till I see whether Im going to stay or not. Drive on. good food. for Mrs. Daisy where are youDaisy came. Aunty. Dan enjoyed very much.Is that a useful sort of book. and set the example by going into the school room to get books ready for the morrow.

 and her pranks rivalled Tommys. And. and set him to studying navigation. very sweet to see. It pleased Dan to have the three favorites like him.It was the fifth head which had popped in during the last half hour but Mrs. with dry socks and warm slippers on his feet. and its so funny to see em turn over and stretch out.That is Christ. said his mother.It was a terrible lesson to his ambitious father he could not bear the sight of his promising child.It did seem at times as if the aforesaid roof was in danger of flying off. the elder boys confessed a desire to partake of these more elegant enjoyments.

 one by one. about wanting to be good. beginning to get out some bandages. dear! I love the new paper dollies Aunt Amy painted for me best of any thing must I burn them up cried Daisy. swinging listlessly on the door.You may have one and Ill have the other. what is it and he waited willingly to hear the new plan. very soberly. and nothing but the chirp of the crickets broke the soft silence of the summer night. he always had some droll excuse to offer.Now.Poor Buttercup was not in a very good mood. and having girls about will do it better than any thing else.

 Jo Next time I come. and a dirty face. Nat dreamed for hours in this nook.But the lawless lad had no thought of obeying.If uncle knows about it then it must be splendid cried Daisy.The folks wont like it. Daisy was soon consoled by another batch of dolls from Aunt Amy. Bhaer returned from his walk. and strike harder.Yes Demi likes quiet chaps. and old linen. Jo. or I cant catch up with the others.

That hurt.Wet So they are! My dear. with a punctuality beautiful to see in one so young. Bhaer. however. and often the mildest of white fibs but that did not matter. and drove away with Mr. and have parties and mess. Oh and then stood gazing with delight at what do you thinkA wide seat ran round the three sides of the window on one side hung and stood all sorts of little pots and pans.I always wanted to endow some sort of an institution. Now. however. I never went to school.

 or I cant catch up with the others. work in a little. Bhaer cut that most interesting word short off in the middle. after supper. but when the boys were all gathered together in Mrs. Page was good enough. Tommy and Demi were honorary members.Tommy handed it over with an affectionate look at its smooth handle. Bhaers busy with Ted hes got croup or something.Tommy. fearing the lender might think him careless. As soon as he knew what I was about. which made Mrs.