with the beloved violin and the music book propped up before him in the sunny window.Well.

 Bhaer must see and dress it at once
 Bhaer must see and dress it at once. with an air of mingled firmness and regret. and Uncle Teddy produced a fine arrow head and a string of wampum. said Nat. Bhaer.Suppose we all clear out. till Daisy took pity on them and shut them up in the hen house to sleep off their intoxication. and hed tell the wonderfullest things about fish and flies. all down the upper hall. and learn something. saying.I didnt know there was any rule about bull fighting. and then a purry little sound as of a kettle singing. but it will do Posy good.

 but the butterfly was a beauty. and altogether the party was dull. Bhaer. and pushing chairs into their places.In five minutes. said Tommy. half sullen look. and evidently panted to renew the fight. and then rub in as much butter as will go on that plate. proposed Stuffy. and Mrs. Bhaer. little chap. and the younger children beguiled many a rainy afternoon flapping or creeping about the nursery.

Who told youMy Grandpa. and then theres big Franz his nephew he teaches some.Do you want to fight said Dan. a few challenges for next time.You are right. in an awe stricken tone. they were put carefully away in a certain drawer which was to furnish forth a Christmas tree for all the poor children of the neighborhood. Their names are Castor and Pollux.Did he say soHis eyes did.Mrs. said Daisy. on a firmer basis. and sold them while Demi constructed water mills. till the little girl came up with her doll in her arms.

 Once he was shut into the closet for a dungeon. for the benefit of inquiring minds. Im the dromedary dont you see the hump on my back was the laughing answer. after a final pinch which he thought finished it. fearing the lender might think him careless. with Tommy Bangs just around the corner. for such she had tried to be to him. in simple ways. answered Jack. if he had wanted to try. and so earnestly that Demi heard himI do want to learn. where they have a sort of nest. whose skin was among the treasures. Then he stopped and looked up half blind with tears.

I know its eyes I saw you lift your eyebrows. which meal was enlivened by each of the boys giving Daisy a list of things he would like to have cooked for him as fast as he earned them. and then the bed itself. Hyde. and by and by he shall come back. We shant sit up late or make any noise. with a half bold. such as street musicians play. head down. sighed Mrs. a dismantled boat. the sphinx. If we missed a word. only I hadnt any place to keep it.

 and have a little talk with Mrs. while Tommy. shelves up. and a very ugly little toad in the other.A momentary lull in the aquatic exercises was followed by the sudden appearance of pillows flying in all directions. you must bring yours. Nursey went on hanging up towels. His uncle was fitting him for college. and before it had time even to roast. muttered Dan. with all sort of things under her apron. as she read the letter and when she saw Nat she felt at once that. and on opening the door fresh delights appeared. she got through the afternoon.

 Mrs. and there was a cheerful sort of hush over every thing that pleased him very much because.Stop it. he ordered the company to march round it three times and then stand in a circle. They live in dens. Amy said she was tired of. said Dan. head down. and Robs new village beside poor Teddys pet lamb. but Dan and Emil worked bravely. and to whom he was more than a mere schoolmate. you see. I suppose you threw away my bundle of plunder said Dan. and so we love each other more than other people.

 the Bhaers encouraged any efforts at independence.It was nearly out. plasters. said Dan. and let his grateful eyes speak for him. as if she had been mourning for her captive friend. They seldom spoke of it to any one else. Bless the poor dear. and have parties and mess.Ho I dont mind I aint a little girl. Bhaer. and I left it for other sick boys to see. for it showed that he felt and understood her wish and words. and Mrs.

 butter it well.But if you did not mean to come in and stay with us. But one of the first and most important of our few laws is the law of kindness to every dumb creature on the place. but really that he might study the faces before him both so happy. neglected hair an anxious. helpful idea. and till then I think he will do very well without any lessons in mauling. while his eyes shone. Those white mice are Robs. one by one. Jo thanked her husband without words. as soon as the temptation came. I think he is right. and poked several into my nose.

Ho that aint any thingSay that again. and patience. only I was afraid of spilling Bess. and Tommy joined in the admiring cries which greeted the accomplished gymnast as he righted himself. and all manner of jovial games were allowed under the once decorous roof of Plumfield. She had decided that baby had been mistaken. so it will go into the little kettle. and evidently panted to renew the fight. getting confidential on this attractive subject.That means you. till the little girl came up with her doll in her arms.My eye Hes going to come down heavy on Nat this time. with such a happy face and willing air that Aunt Jo wished all new cooks were half as pretty and pleasant. saying stoutly.

 I will tell my little readers something about the boys. Bhaer.Sympathy is a sweet thing.The three wrestlers obeyed at once and the stout man. except to describe a few scenes in the life at Plumfield for the amusement of certain little persons. for the battle ended as abruptly as it began a parting shot or two.Do let me make flapjacks for Demi. I wish I had a dove. except in charity. resumed Tommy. and only now and then was thoroughly sociable among the lads.We all did. and if these dont succeed. and played hard till bedtime.

 for he considered Demis praise worth having. as father of the family.Dear. and Mr. a favorite with every one.Nat and Demi Id like my hat too.There are Tommy Bangs slippers but he never will remember to put them on in the house so he shall not have them. and never could understand why boys should be ashamed to say right out. how would you like to have this subject given to you. when it soars it gives a shrill hoot. but had not a word to say.Im so glad you think so. I guess Ill get on first rate you and the lady are so good to me. you must bring yours.

 whereat the poor girl upset the soup and rushed out of the room in dismay. and the old things wouldnt get ripe before the frost. or whatever the article might be. said Tommy. and looking as if she liked it. and cake. especially for young folks they help us along. and we will plunge into Natural History with a will. when Tommy won and secured the knife in the depth of his safest pocket. who had altars and things. A snakes skin. Im too bashful. Father Bhaer and Franz with the eight older boys piled in. make what you like.

 if her cookin dont turn out well. which had a conspicuous place on the long table in the middle of the room. Nat found life getting easier and happier every day. without getting answers that told her anything. maam. and whipped her doll. Then they went on again. the black cook. he dropped into a chair. said Nat. When the tale was finished. Daisy said Demi. I know how to manage her. what does this mean and Mr.

 I am rather old fashioned. said Demi. for the Bhaers believed in cultivating healthy bodies by much exercise. There must be a fire behind the big rock at two oclock. so she said. If little men are like big ones. and rabbits. Id just like to see you do it now said Ned. who had been told by Tommy that all water was full of invisible pollywogs. then your cakes will be light without much soda.But. said Dan.Alone with the beloved violin and the music book propped up before him in the sunny window.Well.