I have had my eye on her for some time, and when I met her father in town the other day I asked him why he did not send her to school.

He said he would gladly if he could find as good a school for girls as ours was for boys.

I know he would rejoice to have her come; so suppose we drive over this afternoon and see about it." "Have not you cares enough now, my Jo, without this little gypsy to torment you ?" asked Mr.Bhaer, patting the hand that lay on his arm.
"Oh dear, no," said Mother Bhaer, briskly.

"I like it, and never was happier than since I had my wilderness of boys.

You see, Fritz, I feel a great sympathy for Nan, because I was such a naughty child myself that I know all about it.