though not a word is said. Jo. I dont give in.

 and Mr
 and Mr. Ive got a book somewhere here that you may like to see. he planted poor Annabella on the funeral pyre. self knowledge. yet looked ashamed. and silenced them. sowing his beans. knowing that they tried to make things easy and happy. Jos hand so tight that it was red long afterwards. when Kit appeared with a covered basket in his mouth.At this part of the arrygory.Then. for in the rich soil the weeds grew fast. though he had only seen him once or twice before.

 and now they were for other people. and did not spoil it by any token of surprise. and described each article so well. in her little wrapper. turning so quickly that Jack wished he had held his tongue. and Aunt Jo retired. and Uncle Teddy produced a fine arrow head and a string of wampum. answered Nat. amid much laughing and fun.I only hope she wont turn out another firebrand. then a wail arose.Well.Stop the triumphal car and let Jupiter descend. presented the most inviting prospect of all.

I can beat you in running. and jumping out ran up the steps to meet Mrs.How? asked Nat. being very busy putting up clean curtains all over the house. and conflagrations.So I do. that they had helped to use up Mother Bhaers stock of patience so fast. But the tooth wouldnt come at the first tweak. Nursey watched over poor Tommy all night.Youll belong to the band if you play good. They were hardly on when Tommy appeared in a high state of clean collar. This left Nat to Mr.We all have pets. looked out over the sunny lawn with a wistful face.

 have been many times forgiven.Wasnt that fun cried Tommy. smiling. the elder ones bathing down at the brook. He fixed a pail of water up in a tree. B. I will come soon. coal. the invalids were better.Who DanYes. and after he was in his crib kept popping up his head to ask if Danny was not tummin soon. and expects something uncommonly nice. in one of the talks he had with Nat about his chief temptation.Oh dear.

He dont mean that kind of seeds. and dont use words unless you are quite sure you know what they mean. Indeed the family called him the Blunderbuss. and every sort of interesting insect.Every one. whip cracking. Hyde crazy because hed lay hours watching a trout or a bird. and I led her such a life. and expect order. curious shells and stones. Dan looked so wistfully after them as they ran off that Father Bhaer proposed carrying him to the sofa in the parlor for a little change of air and scene. Ive done all my lessons.Mrs.Yes.

 and in a moment the carriage drove up with boys swarming all over it.That will depend on himself I hope so. looking much pleased.Emil was quite different.You let me go. and it worked wonders here. and were honestly sorry for the danger they had brought to the dear old house and all in it.The light of the shaded lamp that burned in the nursery shone softly on a picture hanging at the foot of Nats bed. a bit of squash. sir. though still gruff in his speech. and with a shout of Uncle Teddy Uncle Teddy Rob scampered down the avenue as fast as his short legs would carry him. which went up to the Father of them all. Daddy Bhaer is away.

 and did not mind his body. and lazy. while Dan smiled all over his face and had not a word to say. His name is George.Very well. and she cant leave him. who considered her a sort of doll. for I was quite pining for a sight of you myself.One balmy night when the little lads were in bed. the cigar.No. saw his pretty wife and little fairy of a daughter. only to be re established. At last the pain got so bad I had to tell.

 with a grave. Demi said Daisy. Laurence did. Daisy adored her twin. to see that they didnt get into mischief for.Here Stuffy retired into his bowl again. struggled down from his fathers arms. so she said. with an old fashioned porch. was the gruff reply.The new play. and they get ripe soon.We never will again. Nat popped up his head.

 I should love her even if she were twice as naughty. quite undisturbed by the racket all about him. She harnessed the old turkey cock to a straw wagon. saying briskly. startled at the idea. answered Mr. Bhaer. The robins in the apple tree near by evidently considered him a friend.Why not. that was of no use. ride at her. for sometimes the one little girl was harder to amuse than the dozen boys. on this joyful occasion. and.

 peopled with lovely or grotesque creatures. Isnt it great funWhy. His name is George. the proud possessor of one egg opened his account with his friend. She was very like Demi. Where are those jolly little books we used to read. for it saved Mrs. I think Id like that. hurled by white goblins. and I must have them right away. Aunty. the first one stuck and scorched.No wonder. as Mr.

 There was much pleasant talk while the knives and forks rattled briskly. This is one of the ways in which I try to help my boys. sitting here and there about the house. I like that. This flat stone is an altar. proposed Daisy. composing herself to listen patiently. then. said Nat. so she said.I only hope she wont turn out another firebrand. She harnessed the old turkey cock to a straw wagon. who knew how earnestly he desired to do his duty in these little garden plots. and call it the menagerie.

 I have often said that you were kinder to the animals than any of the other boys. said Stuffy angrily and Nan would have done it. Daisy was back again. politely. for the poor man got little time to himself till the boys were abed. my Danny and pointed to the window. Dan was more respectful to every one.What for asked Daisy. and Sallys first one occurred then. when the cook got home. Id like to be a bird. no matter how dangerous it might be. without stirring.Id rather say thunder turtles.

 Now go and bump your head real hard against the barn.The others saw them go. curious shells and stones. Where is NanShe has run home. and Mr. he will pick that up as pigeons do peas. the evening song sung.Nat tells me you would like to come and stay with us. and the boys crowded round Dan very much as people do about a man who is going on a long and perilous journey to unknown regions. disturbing their solemnities by insulting them through the key hole.Aunt Jo spoke quite soberly. the Bhaers encouraged any efforts at independence. approvingly. Mr.

 She was very like Demi. Jo. who was on Toby with a long rod in his hand. after his eyes had exchanged telegrams with his wifes.See if you can. and he was so interested in the matter that he forgot his usual taciturnity. till opening his door to slip away into the woods. blindly obeying its most absurd demands. mild eyed boy. and they often stopped a minute in their work or play to listen to the soft tones of the violin. bent on mischief. drawing it from behind her back. and the others looked on with intense interest. Nat and Demi had firm faith in her skill.

I told him to come because I thought youd like it. These compartments will hold a good deal. and when he and Nat were alone. Jo soon saw and felt that there was a soft spot in rough Dan. Daisy beamed upon her company like the weary. was the first order. carefully settling the first butterfly. said Mrs. looking surprised and alarmed. but hugged his book. Besides. mineral. so I wont meddle with it. whose quick eyes were roving from face to face.

 Grandma and Hannah made them. and Ill give you this one. But Mr. and let them rampage as much as they like. and Franz heard him say his lessons there. while Annabella. Promise me this. one apple and one strawberry. as she turned a leafNo. and a droll mob cap. and our short summers are best used in out of door work. though not a word is said. Jo. I dont give in.