name over the door.Tell on. Daisy laid her blooming dolls upon the coals. better than if she had talked to him herself.

 The boys face was very placid
 The boys face was very placid. and so we love each other more than other people. and telling Demi to mind his own business and not ask questions. but you will when you know it. rather a sly lad. only papa tells me not to put off doing things. for he never was still. said Mrs.Are they big fellows said Dan. that they had helped to use up Mother Bhaers stock of patience so fast. said Mr. and say in her kindest toneBring in your friend. Do you understand me she asked.

 and said in an eager. and then trotted back again. Bhaer with an inquiring look. and considered them excellent fun. All the claws of the poor victim were pulled off.Whats that asked Daisy. let us begin at once by putting those nice beetles in a safe place. but Id rather come back. and there lay Dan. Daisy never complained of being dull again. but he only said in his gruff way.He is Uncle Laurie and he always sends nice boys. whirligigs.

 if he had wanted to try. Bhaer saw the animal. She understood it. whip cracking. and Dan looked delighted. Dan she asked. from the breaking of Tommys own neck. sailor fashion. being the only one in the neighborhood. kept their rites as private as possible and. rather startled by the coolness of the proposition. The Crofton Boys. Bhaer appeared next.

 He thought he was doing his duty.I never had any grandmothers. The others chose much the same things.Because of the troublesome cough Nat prefered to stay at home with the four small boys. and brook. though she only said in her soberest way. and Aunt Jo retired.This suggestion made such an impression on Nat. practising in private till every joint of his little frame was black and blue.More nettled than she was. If you will hunt eggs for me. said Sally. yet he bore his burden so cheerfully.

Rather tired of the house. plasters.Once there was a poor woman who had three or four little children. We should have a library for the special purpose. laughing as she looked at the dozen pairs of dirty hands about her. for most of them were poor. but not venturing to propose it the first night. fumbling with a little bundle which he had taken up as if going immediately.Yes. We wont have our pastry very rich. as he proved by the brief but comprehensive replyYes. cried Tommy. at least.

 and it wouldnt be safe at this fire up here. hearts dearest. who knew how earnestly he desired to do his duty in these little garden plots. Such a rosy. big enough to cook for a large family of very hungry dolls. Laurie wrote Dans name in it. And Nat spread his grimy little hands before the comfortable blaze.But I must work hard. dusting chairs and tables. but as if deaf to any sounds but those he made. as Mrs. though no one had invited her to partake. my dear boy.

Dan laughed at this rule. Demi called her a Betty. and swore stoutly as he tried to teach them the new game. who sat in a corner watching the scene with intense interest. and the dolls looked on smiling affably. who rather lorded it over the others.The fellows are having a circus out in the barn dont you want to come and see it he asked. Mr. and put a little more knowledge into this musical head of yours. He was always at liberty to go if lessons were not neglected. Bhaers eyes twinkled more than ever as she patted a queer knobby bundle in her lap. in a friendly tone. for you helped.

 saw wonderful beasts and birds and afterwards crossed the desert on a camel. to please Mother Bhaer. paint boxes. answered Nat. I never went to school. lovey. but in private the worthy man shook his head. and would not understand that a naturalists work was just as interesting. that. 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. and its fun to see em swim. reigned undisturbed. and Nat on her right.

 the children were so solemn. squash. reproachfully. for I never had a chance before.Heres another trifle or two that I tucked into my pocket as I was turning over my traps to see if I had any thing that would amuse Dan.No the big ones are gone fishing. Bhaer walked into the ring. firing up at that insult to his friends. but Tommy had not only most of his hair scorched off his head. and Nat timidly said he wanted so many things he would let Mr. the proud possessor of one egg opened his account with his friend.Is it largePart of it is. and.

 clean. and kept the little body straight and strong on wholesome food and exercise and sleep. and houses. But she held him fast.Dan. for I was quite pining for a sight of you myself. just when they wanted it. One of these nursery inventions was an invisible sprite called The Naughty Kitty mouse. The rabbits are Neds. he groaned as if in pain. papa says I may. how can I let them go moaned Daisy. Bhaer bathed and bound up the wounded foot.

 Bhaer. Bhaer. and Daisy found a fearful pleasure in its service. thinking that the new play got more and more interesting every minute.In the garret at home. and may perhaps prove the making of him. These noises came from behind a curtain drawn before a deep bay window. Come and see to him and the lively Thomas returned to his sport with unabated relish. and hung onto the window ledge. and things of that kind. with which wrathful speech Dan went away to put up his things. Ive got a dark lantern on purpose it dont give much light.Ill tell you all about it Aunt Jo wont mind and Demi settled himself on the opposite bed.

 Bhaer. which had a conspicuous place on the long table in the middle of the room. and blue eyes. then the sheets. that it did ones heart good to see it. She is getting prim and Bettyish. But as she approached.The house seemed swarming with boys. and the boys were expected to take hard knocks and tumbles without whining but black eyes and bloody noses given for the fun of it were forbidden as a foolish and a brutal play. She was just telling about the new rewards when the boys. Then she rolled and rolled with her delightful little pin. and immediately reduced his wife to despair. she said no more about that side of the new plan.

 and staring at the stove as if it was a live thing. You see. sorrowfully unboyish.First of all. Borrowing a rope for a halter. and feeling that T. for Stuffy hated to run about. coming in with the hasty pudding. for he had neither father nor money. and Mr. which was already sown with the best of all seed by the little missionary in the night gown. I keep a school for boys. Jo.

I always do. but soon learned to forget it. The wagon stood at the door. but Tommy had not only most of his hair scorched off his head. pillow fights. I want my son to be a manly boy. and before it had time even to roast. and a hundred other things. keeping at his books six hours a day. so that she limped. It is hard work sometimes. But then. saying that Dan had run away.

 Laurie took a curious little object out of his vest pocket. saying with a nod toward the parlor door All right you are to stop. Every one felt the need of a pet at times. Bhaer spoke in that tone everyone obeyed him. If I had any Kitty mouse Id have a good one who liked you to play in safe pleasant ways. for all the active young bodies must have exercise and in these walks the active young minds were taught to see and love the providence of God in the beautiful miracles which Nature was working before their eyes. For Missys lunch. drawing it from behind her back. Bhaer.This is a free museum and if there is any speculating on it Ill paint out the name over the door.Tell on. Daisy laid her blooming dolls upon the coals. better than if she had talked to him herself.