She is full of spirits, and only needs to be taught what to do with them to be as nice a little girl as Daisy.

Those quick wits of hers would enjoy lessons if they were rightly directed, and what is now a tricksy midget would soon become a busy, happy child.

I know how to manage her, for I remember how my blessed mother managed me, and--" "And if you succeed half as well as she did, you will have done a magnificent work," interrupted Mr.Bhaer, who labored under the delusion that Mrs.B.was the best and most charming woman alive.
"Now, if you make fun of my plan I'll give you bad coffee for a week, and then where are you, sir ?" cried Mrs.Jo, tweaking him by the ear just as if he was one of the boys.
"Won't Daisy's hair stand erect with horror at Nan's wild ways ?" asked Mr.Bhaer, presently, when Teddy had swarmed up his waistcoat, and Rob up his back, for they always flew at their father the minute school was done.
"At first, perhaps, but it will do Posy good.

She is getting prim and Bettyish, and needs stirring up a bit.

She always has a good time when Nan comes over to play, and the two will help each other without knowing it.