I am glad I do, for it will help me to help him; and if I can make a good man of this wild boy, it will be the best work of my life." "God bless the work, and help the worker!" Mr.Bhaer spoke now as earnestly as she had done, and both came in together to find Dan's head down upon his arm, as if he was quite overcome by sleep.

But he looked up quickly, and tried to rise as Mr.
Bhaer said pleasantly, "So you like Plumfield better than Page's farm.

Well, let us see if we can get on more comfortably this time than we did before." "Thanky, sir," said Dan, trying not to be gruff, and finding it easier than he expected.
"Now, the foot! Ach! this is not well.

We must have Dr.Firth to-morrow.
Warm water, Jo, and old linen." Mr.Bhaer bathed and bound up the wounded foot, while Mrs.Jo prepared the only empty bed in the house.

It was in the little guest-chamber leading from the parlor, and often used when the lads were poorly, for it saved Mrs.Jo from running up and down, and the invalids could see what was going on.