It's a good sign, and I'm glad to see it,' answered Mrs Jo promptly.

'You've had your swing, and want a change.

Hope the farming will give it to you, though helping the Indians pleases me more: it is so much better to work for others than for one's self alone.' 'So 'tis,' assented Dan heartily.

'I seem to want to root somewhere and have folks of my own to take care of.

Tired of my own company, I suppose, now I've seen so much better.