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Jo’s Boys

CHAPTER 4
15/27

Hey ?' Dan looked very manly and earnest as he faced his friends, flushed and excited by the energy of his words; and all felt that little thrill of sympathy which links hearts together by the tie of pity for the wronged.
'Do it, do it!' cried Mrs Jo, fired at once; for misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.
'Do it, do it!' echoed Ted, applauding as if at a play, 'and take me along to help.

I'm just raging to get among those fine fellows and hunt.' 'Let us hear more and see if it is wise,' said Mr Laurie, privately resolving to people his as yet unbought prairies with Montana Indians, and increase his donations to the society that sent missionaries to this much wronged people.
Dan plunged at once into the history of what he saw among the Dakotas, and other tribes in the Northwest, telling of their wrongs, patience, and courage as if they were his brothers.
'They called me Dan Fire Cloud, because my rifle was the best they ever saw.

And Black Hawk was as good a friend as a fellow would want; saved my life more than once, and taught me just what will be useful if I go back.

They are down on their luck, now, and I'd like to pay my debts.' By this time everyone was interested, and Dansville began to lose its charm.

But prudent Mr Bhaer suggested that one honest agent among many could not do much, and noble as the effort would be, it was wiser to think over the matter carefully, get influence and authority from the right quarters, and meantime look at lands before deciding.
'Well, I will.


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