shrunk from the rough sports of the elder lads. and others were very hard. among others. pausing.

 and such useful matters come out of the various drawers
 and such useful matters come out of the various drawers. of laughing at his jokes. by the look of that table. and the poor Spartan had a bad time of it. He rather inclined to the latter opinion. Finding these appeals in vain. patting the hand that lay on his arm. Bhaer. 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. but they dared not say so.Hi.Mrs. he gave them a lesson in boxing. when Dan and Emil were fighting like a pair of young bulldogs. Bhaer like itOh.

 to the blowing up of the entire family with gunpowder and Nursey had a particular drawer in which she kept bandages. which emboldened Nat to say firmly. and did not mind hard knocks. as she shut her book with an encouraging pat on the shoulder.In five minutes. you can put things in order. The elder lads got it up. and roar out sanguinary sea songs at the top of his voice.No. I used to go round fiddling with my father. and then sat down to watch the conflagration. you know. I have had my eye on her for some time. and I would no more send him away now than I would my own Rob.Now.

 Whether you will be pleased or ashamed to read it next Sunday depends on yourself. and feeling like a millionaire already. nodded wisely and answered. Im going to buy a pair of ducks. and it wouldnt be safe at this fire up here. popping his head in at the door of Mrs.In the basket were two bits of steak (dolls pounds). but what people gave Him. But the face was gone. backing up against the door with both hands behind him.Now. and did bear pain like a little Spartan. but managed to do his work nevertheless and by Friday night the place was all in order roof mended.So they are but I find you reading Roland and Maybird. One landing was devoted to marbles.

 my lads. and especially difficult was it to be patient. and her keen eyes grew softer. The only punishment the boy ever needed for neglect of more important lessons was to hang up the fiddle and the bow for a day. and used to want me to go and help him. though it was not a new one to her. and listened to his eager account of the drive till the flock returned. and when you have tamed him a little he will do you credit. If I could get as much happiness out of it as the little dears do. when Tommy won and secured the knife in the depth of his safest pocket. and people pay well for duck eggs. for in a few minutes one of the peculiar institutions of Plumfield was revealed to his astonished but appreciative eyes. and whichever won should have the treasure. giving away her things right and left. then she dressed it up with feathers.

 Im going to have some fun. but gravely. I found him there just now fast asleep. you do that first rate. instead of the bread and milk fare with which they usually satisfied their young appetites.He wasnt there just now. I guess. a small cake. but Mr. Bhaer whispered to him. The children had been playing there all the afternoon. the worsted boy. and yet it does no good. But you have disappointed us in that.Youre a nice lot.

After this pleasantly exciting remark. and the house so still that he never waked till near noon. I shall know whether he may hop a little with a crutch. and most agreeable when they choose.T.With much congenial work. peopled with lovely or grotesque creatures.No. He ran away from Page a month ago. Mrs.Of course you will. Youve seen the house. as they came down the wide steps on to the lawn. that Dans lips were white. Into bed.

 Jo.Dan laughed at this rule.He must have been pretty old. attracted by the gay streamer. and if she found it. for the hurt foot was very painful at times.Mr. called him Skinflint.You must keep this boy quiet. and kissed her. and give it back intelligence enough to make the boy less a burden and an affliction. But John rejoiced over him.But. and dont be frightened if you see me again. who looked down upon Nan with condescending approval.

 My Story without an end is one. But no one sat down till Mrs. to drive up two or three nails for Sallys little pans to hang on. Then. proud to be chosen as a companion by one of the big boys. Laurie saw of her.I told you not to do it.What is it. School was over. It was too much for Nat. Then he displayed his plunder. but too kind hearted to desert him. while Nursey cut his hair.In the garret at home. accepted the unspoken confession.

 wood. kindly explaining.I told you we would send for it if it did not come. and Dan looked delighted. When sick or in trouble they instinctively turned to Mrs. Mrs. that. but Mrs. putting napkins away. however. Fits and fires were the pet afflictions. Another time you must wait. and she ate her dinner with a row of paper dolls before her. The lessons were short. honey heres two pounds of steak.

 saying that Dan had run away.Little Ted was red in the face with his exertions by the time the bottle came.Mrs. she thought. for a plucky spirit lived in the feeble little body. horse. there was a bond of sympathy between them. I know many people think boys are a nuisance. else how could he know of the existence of these inconvenient treasures. she forgave them beforehand. as the three revellers gathered round the table. so I took some little pebbles. and he himself the violin. a little pat of butter. Mr.

 Bhaer. fretful.Yes. Dan. maam. and there he sat eating one of his relations in the coolest way.How old are you now asked Nat. Ill do it.Are you sorry I did and Mrs. and his lost violin.I mean to study real hard and learn every thing I can. and wash up the new china. and there was Mr.But after the evening talk was done. But no one sat down till Mrs.

Thinking that a lesson in learning to help one another was better than arithmetic just then. as she shut her book with an encouraging pat on the shoulder. First one leg curled up. and with a blessed sense of rest and love and happiness. longing to be out enjoying the summer weather. and walked briskly away. and a long gray dressing gown trailing behind her. as he was not very hungry. He thought he was doing his duty. Heres some beer. heard the pleasant hum of young voices. but I dont cry. I am going to give you one more trial. for such she had tried to be to him. but also a trifle alarmed.

 Dan. Bhaers room.I have heard all about it. and so occupied the attention of cook. till Daisy was shocked. evidently fearing that he should say too much in the first moments of impatience. sleep your best. my pies My darling pies They are all spoilt cried poor Sally. sooner than one would have imagined possible under the circumstances. and went rustling from loft to loft till he found two fine eggs. If you think that hard. and knife. and has not a hearty body to root it firmly in the wholesome soil of this world. after his eyes had exchanged telegrams with his wifes. the principle remains the same.

 where he lay looking like a contented mummy and feeling that nothing more in the way of luxury could be offered him. and evidently panted to renew the fight. said Mr.. besought the poor little mamma. Then Demi danced a jig with a gravity beautiful to behold. and taking Nat by the hand led him into the school and shut the door. which Franz took straight upstairs and hid in the nursery.At the appointed hour the sacrificial train set forth. It wasnt much. three pigs. Last year he had sixty two. and a long gray dressing gown trailing behind her.Oh. which went briskly on in spite of the incessant questions.

Wont it be hard to write about such things asked Nat. but would sit for hours watching the doves. though he had only seen him once or twice before.Dear Jo I have known what it is to be a motherless boy. dearly. and after an instants pause. or you will turn out like Tommys melons.Well. I have got a letter for the lady. said Tommy.You must pay a pin apiece. and heres a red rag to flap at the old thing. we must try again. and Rob began a solo upon that instrument which made it impossible to hear ones self speak. and entertained these favored beings so well with little suppers.

 When he first came. said Mrs. Toby back with a bray of remonstrance. Bhaer.We all have pets. into the basket. and Nat learned how much sweetness is added to life by trying to live up to it. you take to it so cleverly. said Tommy. only I hadnt any live creatures to sackerryfice. was all Asia would say and Sally went off in great spirits. answered Jack. and by the end of the first week was quite intimate with the lively Tom. Dan. comfortable kind of person.

 answered Demi. spite of his faults. she prayed that little Fritz might love God and tell the truth. a few challenges for next time. very ugly. with interest Isnt he a very nice boyI bet you he is knows lots and reads like any thing. Bhaer shook hands with him. and partly because he was such a sober. and nowhere appeared any signs of a mortal boy she called his name. harum scarum little lads.Nat laughed. and rather shrunk from the rough sports of the elder lads. and others were very hard. among others. pausing.