Now , honest agents could do much , and I 've a feeling that I ought to go and lend a hand . I know their lingo , and I like 'em . I 've got a few thousands , and I ai n't sure I have any right to spend it on myself and settle down to enjoy it . 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 . I 'm going to take a run to Kansas and see how that promises . Met a fellow in ` Frisco who 'd been there , and he spoke well of it .
The fact is , there 's so much to be done every where that I do n't know where to catch on , and half wish I had n't any money , ' answered XXXXX , knitting his brows in the perplexity all kind souls feel when anxious to help at the great task of the world 's charity .
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