Whereat Mr. Bhaer confiscated her purse , produced his own , and finished the marketing by buying several pounds of grapes , a pot of rosy daisies , and a pretty jar of honey , to be regarded in the light of a demijohn . Then distorting his pockets with knobby bundles , and giving her the flowers to hold , he put up the old umbrella , and they traveled on again . `` Miss Marsch , I haf a great favor to ask of you , '' began the Professor , after a moist promenade of half a block . `` Yes , sir ? '' and Jo 's heart began to beat so hard she was afraid he would hear it . `` I am bold to say it in spite of the rain , because so short a time remains to me . '' `` Yes , sir , '' and Jo nearly crushed the small flowerpot with the sudden squeeze she gave it . `` I wish to get a little dress for my Tina , and I am too stupid to go alone . Will you kindly gif me a word of taste and help ? '' `` Yes , sir , '' and Jo felt as calm and cool all of a sudden as if she had stepped into a refrigerator . `` Perhaps also a shawl for Tina 's mother , she is so poor and sick , and the husband is such a care . Yes , yes , a thick , warm shawl would be a friendly thing to take the little mother . '' `` I 'll do it with pleasure , Mr. Bhaer . '' `` I 'm going very fast , and he 's getting dearer every minute , '' added Jo to herself , then with a mental shake she entered into the business with an energy that was pleasant to behold . Mr. Bhaer left it all to her , so she chose a pretty gown for Tina , and then ordered out the shawls . The clerk , being a married man , condescended to take an interest in the couple , who appeared to be shopping for their family . `` Your lady may prefer this . It 's a superior article , a most desirable color , quite chaste and genteel , '' he said , shaking out a comfortable gray shawl , and throwing it over Jo 's shoulders . `` Does this suit you , Mr. Bhaer ? '' she asked , turning her back to him , and feeling deeply grateful for the chance of hiding her face .
`` Excellently well , we will haf it , '' answered the Professor , smiling to himself as he paid for it , while XXXXX continued to rummage the counters like a confirmed bargain-hunter .
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