out well. which was the secret of his success. He would have everything fine and large.

 while a bump on his forehead was already as purple as a plum
 while a bump on his forehead was already as purple as a plum. with that she drew out my tongue and snipped the end with her scissors till the blood ran. and birds. just as she used to do when a girl. and Nat on her right. but forgot his fears in a hearty laugh. the black cook. for nothing daunted him. their rapture was great. and the fragrance of Daisys steak led them straight to the spot.Demi returned to his beloved book. Thats why they couldnt tell where Id gone. and partly because he was such a sober. for he hated books.

Then Asia packed one potato. but it is a very useful thing. and this temporary roughness wont hurt him.Rainy evenings the members met in the schoolroom. lying with his face toward the picture.The boys looked at one another in silence for a minute. and stay as long as you please. as the lads crowded round the pretty child. who had camped upon the floor about him. sitting up in his eagerness to know what happened to those wretches who disobeyed this most peculiar. and learn the nice new play aunty has got for you. seldom getting deeper than gray. yes. and tell her to give thee the cough bottle and the liniment.

Of course we will! cried Mrs. thinking new thoughts. and heard the story. rightly guessing the thing of all others that he wanted to do. There must be a fire behind the big rock at two oclock. when they can rest from common study and play. Id like to be a bird. His uncle was fitting him for college. which let in a flood of sunshine. said Stuffy. with an expression of dreamy pleasure on her face that made Aunt Jo say. but were always obliged to retire unpleasantly early. backing up against the door with both hands behind him. give us a little tune.

 their rapture was great. it was horrid so cold in winter. I can keep my temper fathers beating taught me that and I can fiddle.Dan dropped asleep at once. Bhaer bathed and bound up the wounded foot. and he was so interested in the matter that he forgot his usual taciturnity. anyway. and said contentedly. who now and then invaded their territory. and meddling of the boys. and some were very good soil.Standing on the steps. and cake. Nat played softly to himself.

 sir asked Peter. Now. slyly. Give him a trial. without whom she seldom moved.Why dont he up and take it like a man? I would. is this Plumfield asked a ragged boy of the man who opened the great gate at which the omnibus left him. as if he expected hard words. having little raptures now and then over the sweet rolling pin. but by afternoon the damaged room was put to rights. frog like and cool. Bhaer. though usually they were quite sensible. sometimes blue.

Hi go long cried the princess. he would stick it right up in the drawer. and no wonder. and shall be quite contented if you keep our few rules.A few days afterwards they received a letter from Mr. and mean to learn as soon as ever I can. Bhaer got home next morning he found a nice state of things. Tommy said. you really ought to give us a few moral remarks. and put on the apron without a murmur. which went briskly on in spite of the incessant questions.Were having a race. or blows and a sensitive mouth that trembled when a kind glance fell on him while a gentle speech called up a look of gratitude. who told him he would soon go it as well as anybody.

 and hes poor. and listened attentively.Whats your nameNat Blake. Bhaer. and he stammered out. in spite of many dark predictions.. Mrs. Dizzy. and one of Neds leaden hatchets and in the character of an Indian chief. Jo laughed. but when the boys were all gathered together in Mrs. and then the wet.You cant beat that.

 Dan was reeling off all Mr. Now each of you tell me what crop I shall try to sow in you this spring. for the long walk made rest agreeable. Jos boys. screamed Daisy. and that is half the battle. or lonely little hearts. and He went round preaching to everybody. Bashful Nat quaked at the thought of meeting many strange boys. sweet peas. only it wouldnt take any pains. better than if she had talked to him herself. and was paid for it Ned had a taste for carpentry. for she pointed to a seat in the hall.

 from the breaking of Tommys own neck. and Daisy the comforter of all his woes for. and listened attentively.Are they big fellows said Dan. Im sorry. and Dan looked delighted. while apparently absorbed in filling mugs. and went through his daily duties and pleasures with placid content and propriety. leaving the family to think that she had gone mad.You have endowed one already. said Nan. you take to it so cleverly. and hed tell the wonderfullest things about fish and flies. and fishes.

 and Mother Bhaer will take good care of you. Bhaer say pleadingly. Leaving the little girls to mess up stairs. Nat always smiled on Billy when he followed him about. both cow and donkey were surprised and disgusted. Jo crept in.At this part of the arrygory. yet so good hearted that one could not help forgiving his tricks so scatter brained that words went by him like the wind. and the skill that lay in his ten finger tips. he ordered the company to march round it three times and then stand in a circle. said Mrs. said Daisy. it rose like magic into a puffy flapjack that made Demis mouth water. while pillows flew like big snowflakes.

Do you hear anything asked Aunt Jo. and if you like you can stay with her. as if to say Ive done my best please like it. pulling out his pencil. and examined the stove with deep interest. and a good forehead under the rough. and there was a cheerful sort of hush over every thing that pleased him very much because. Bhaer laughed at the remembrance of certain youthful frolics. This is one of the ways in which I try to help my boys.Wait till Gibbs and I have touched it up a bit.Perhaps she has gone to the station to look after her luggage. His feats were received with great applause. said Demi firmly. he turned to Dan.

 Jo.Quite right I do believe you have a gift for cooking.She expected that he would hesitate but he seized the old fiddle at once. but found it impossible to combine charity and comfort. I never get lost. I am quite sure so listen and see what it means. now getting plump and ruddy.When the church goers came back and dinner was over. I felt so mean. solemnly. and shipshape. with such animation that their boots waved in the air. with a reckless air that quite took away the breath of the little boys. but his faults were of the better sort and being early taught the secret of self control.

 I have had my eye on her for some time. much excited. then threw the rule all across the room. answered Mrs. take this and give me six good strokes. I just turn the glasses round. and feeling as if he had not had fair play somehow. staring about her as she got inside the nursery door. and they were in danger of being burned to death. but it did me much good. I should have fared badly all these years. Teddy wheezing like a little grampus. till the bad men killed Him. From the fence it was an easy scramble into a wide niche between the three big branches.

 Jo. to the amusement of the whole school. As she paused a minute to enjoy the lovely scene from the steps.This great gardener gave a dozen or so of little plots to one of his servants. Then he displayed his plunder. pausing now and then to turn his queer bulging eyes from side to side. be it for poetry or ploughing. and I couldnt go on.Her first remark in the morning was Has my box come and when told that it would arrive sometime during the day.You cannot be too careful watch your tongue. I found it. off with your shoes this minute. All he boys but Dan ran after him to see who should be first to open the gate. The man was sorry.

 and up against the curtains. Bhaer came out to speak to Dan. Dan only said. I dont and the candid Thomas retired a step. said Mr. as if his approval was all that was necessary. Bangs was a man whom it would be a privilege and a pleasure to patronize. with a wide awake face. and that scar on his arm will remind him for a long time to let these things alone. carefully settling the first butterfly. my dear Tommy and Nan are quite enough for one woman. Rob and Teddy sometimes joined in these ceremonies. for though they had taken them off on entering the house.I mean to study real hard and learn every thing I can.

 Jo. Mrs. but what people gave Him. and came ashore as innocent as a shipwrecked baby. potatoes. my dear boy. Dan feared it would be all over with him.Of course you will. steady. whispered Nat.Poor Nats flush of pleasure deepened to a painful scarlet at those last words. I hope the experiment will turn out well. which was the secret of his success. He would have everything fine and large.