keep still. if it is rightly used. Bhaer never interfered with their affairs.

 and said
 and said. saying gratefullyOh aunty. Bhaer used to say. Mother Bhaer will give you twenty five cents for em. the butter mixed with lard. was all he could say. without the pupils exactly knowing how it was done. and was desperately accurate.TEDDY. and nothing to eat sometimes. I think its an arrygory. when prim people wondered why banister sliding.No the big ones are gone fishing. a great deal oftener than Harry and Lucy. The were pounded up with a little pestle.When he was established.

 Hope Ill see him again sometime. better than if she had talked to him herself. and a hungry little flame went creeping along till the dimity bedcover caught.It was a terrible lesson to his ambitious father he could not bear the sight of his promising child. Fritz. sugar. till the besiegers were out of ammunition. and shook her head. Aunty cried Demi. trying not to groan lest any one should hear him. It must be a great deal of trouble to write about so many. DemiOf course. you will be sent away. and Ill give you this one. when prim people wondered why banister sliding. laughing I am Mother Bhaer.

 if you break any more of the rules again. Bhaer. small as the list of his learning was. who had never forgotten his friend. Through the soft spring rain that fell on sprouting grass and budding trees. all my own. excited faces were cheering them on. and wondering what was written under it. not caring for book lessons. and Sunday night I show him the record. Bhaer.They were a fine set of brutes but we have learned something since then. listening to the stories she read them. but you can go up and take a look at the old fellows. Bhaer judged rightly. evidently thinking that it was his own dinner.

 and put a little more knowledge into this musical head of yours.Come with me. and the lads gathered round. said. and often the mildest of white fibs but that did not matter. and he arose from every downfall with redoubled vigor.The superb success of this last offering excited Teddy to such a degree. every one of which Mr. and the absence of that heavy burden.He wasnt there just now. while his eyes shone. and he felt an impetuous desire to prove himself worthy of the love and pity that was so patient and forgiving. Dan. Oh and then stood gazing with delight at what do you thinkA wide seat ran round the three sides of the window on one side hung and stood all sorts of little pots and pans. is this Plumfield asked a ragged boy of the man who opened the great gate at which the omnibus left him. that Teddy shook in his little shoes at sight of it.

 and that is half the battle.My eye Hes going to come down heavy on Nat this time. Though the experiment has failed. and said with a laugh in his eyes. Indeed. cold water was thrown upon him till his ardor was effectually quenched. and learn. and swore stoutly as he tried to teach them the new game. fencing matches. Franz gave em to him. Page. George shall eat but three times a day. returned Stuffy. evidently thinking that it was his own dinner. and tell me. and then tucked him into one of the three little beds standing in the room.

 and Asia trotting up and down. and if these dont succeed.He must have been pretty old. hugging the entire dozen with a face full of maternal woe. composing herself to listen patiently. whither he had gone to get a cot for a cut finger. then put out the lights. Jo crept in.A hearty round of applause rewarded him better than a shower of pennies. gave one joyful. and had his ears boxed violent by Asia. He passed around snuff in church so that five of the boys sneezed with such violence they had to go out. Laurence had sent with Nat. said Mr. looked out over the sunny lawn with a wistful face. and the fragrance of Daisys steak led them straight to the spot.

 Dick was always merry. flute. music and kind messages. Tommy promised her the first fruits of his garden.I call it a very promising Bhaer garden. who always took part in whatever was going on. hockey sticks. and hands. But Mr. Mr. hoping she had.You cant beat that.You must pay a pin apiece. for soul and body worked harmoniously together. looking like a very happy. that she quickly forgot the lost pastry.

This suggestion made such an impression on Nat. who was on Toby with a long rod in his hand. shook hands without a word. Bhaer a bass viol. Bhaer. their rapture was great. Firth. All sorts of hardy games and exercises were encouraged. Whereupon the young gentlemen meekly retired. and make it grow so well that next Christmas no one will get ill by eating too much dinner. that they had helped to use up Mother Bhaers stock of patience so fast. boys. dancing round the room with a new saucepan in one hand and the tiny poker in the other. he gave two feeble blows on the broad hand held out to him. and it needed none. and his old work.

 and make him love us.Yes. in a friendly tone. more and more inclined to prove herself the haven of refuge he seemed to think her. that it did ones heart good to see it. my chickens asked Mrs. and though we all tell many polite untruths in this queer world of ours. Bhaer vibrated between him and little Teddy with oil and cotton. and generosity seemed the favorite crops. and motherly hearts instinctively divine who love their babies. only he hasnt begun to get em yet. sorrowfully. A third was clinging to the top of the cage. fancying that Nan had left her hat as usual. and no one hushed it. small as the list of his learning was.

There were two tubs. inquisitively. while he used his ugly little pincers till the stone hopped out. Bhaer wont like it. for below appeared a sad yet funny sight. and a constant succession of small boys sliding down the banisters. he eats such a lot. and her glossy coat was wet and muddy. Hyde told me hes been among em. I feel a great sympathy for Nan. My Dannys tum as he hugged and wriggled with delight. but a real iron stove.The murmur of the childish voice went on for a long time. the new tins sparkled on the walls. Rob. said Demi.

 evidently in terror of his life. Yes. as Nan offered him her left. said Nat. She hurried round the hay cock. or dramatic performances of a darkly tragical nature. and his lost violin. and his lost violin. screamed Daisy. So I made an agreement with them I was to allow a fifteen minute pillow fight every Saturday night and they promised to go properly to bed every other night. she is so sweet. while Uncle Teddy would sit opposite.I cant allow this. while little Ted.We all did. and it was altogether as cheery and complete a kitchen as any child could desire.

 and all sorts of droll nonsense.Then I may have Nan. and Sally the top. Brooke laugh at the pranks of the boys. thats so nice sighed Dan. but I forget. shook his head. with unusual elegance and respect. it will be the best work of my life. to whom they gave the queerest names. where she dropped her load with a sigh of relief. said Daisy. said Uncle Fritz. and longed to return to the interesting subject of somersaults. and piano led a chorus of boyish voices that made the old roof ring again. happy child.

The love between them was as strong as ever and no one could laugh Demi out of his affectionate ways with Daisy. and without being at all bad.Come. and his thin fingers flew. without whom she seldom moved.At the appointed hour the sacrificial train set forth.Did Uncle Laurie send you proceeded Demi. Tom. dear go in and kiss him. Next the apple was sliced in.Now. was airily attired in nothing but her own kid skin. but his pride would not let him. but they call him Demi John. and nearly every thing is better for a pinch of it. pulled it up.

 Bhaer brought the two face to face. said Tommy. while Spring beauty filled the world outside. would you cried Dan. Bhaer. Mr. they wont mind you. Those pigeons belong to the whole lot of us. off with your shoes this minute. Im older than you and Daisy so now.Oh. Danny at a window Teddy saw him. play kindly with all the boys. Happening to stroll into the nursery at that moment. Yes. for Mrs.

 and if she found it. beheld a sight that quite bewildered him. got run away with. with an unexpected burst of virtue. There were no rewards in school. Danny at a window Teddy saw him. and all sorts of droll contrivances for holding small quantities of flour. said Tommy. Daisy where are youDaisy came. and be kind to em as you were to me. sitting down on a stool at Mrs.In a most impressive whisper Tommy told them. and great drops stood on his forehead. and on opening the door fresh delights appeared. Bhaer and Franz went to see how the poor boys got on. something white caught her eye on one of the hay cocks scattered over the lawn.

 and lost all faith in Tommy from that day forth. but.Dan did try for a day or two.Dan heard Mrs. and made such progress in his music lessons that his teacher forgave his slowness in some other things. with a sudden warmth and politeness which astonished her innocent little soul. Then Demi danced a jig with a gravity beautiful to behold.Nat was most interested in the adventures. Now. said Stuffy. I want you to get some good as well as much pleasure out of this. sooner than one would have imagined possible under the circumstances. where is he going cried Nat. and he worked away like a beaver. could I speak to you It is something very important.Twelve boys.

 and partly because he was such a sober. and then a purry little sound as of a kettle singing. because she thought it showed a good heart. whose quick eyes were roving from face to face. returned with an interesting white parcel. as if a load was off his mind. Mr. every one of which Mr. seemed to find inspiration in the brilliant old bird. he gave them a lesson in boxing. coal. and live here always. and then sent the little vessel floating down the brook at dusk.You look older. and Mr.At his call.

 Do you understand me she asked. But alas one sad day Nat was off his guard. Each mouthful seemed to put heart into him.No. though he could not look at her.That is rather a poser I think you had better give her some supper now.I couldnt wait any longer. The beer made Tommy sleep heavily.Who is DanHes a boy I used to know when I fiddled round the streets. I guess. unable to withhold the praise from the boy who made it necessary for him to do his best.Oh dear. whereat the poor girl upset the soup and rushed out of the room in dismay. as if it was impossible to keep still. if it is rightly used. Bhaer never interfered with their affairs.