He 's such a restless spirit , it would do him good . With you he would be safe while he worked off his surplus energies and learned a wholesome business . ' ` I 'll use the `` shubble and de hoe '' like a good one , if I get a chance out there ; but the Speranza mines sound rather jollier , ' said Ted , examining the samples of ore Dan had brought for the Professor . ` You go and start a new town , and when we are ready to swarm we will come out and settle there . You will want a newspaper very soon , and I like the idea of running one myself much better than grinding away as I do now , ' observed Demi , panting to distinguish himself in the journalistic line . ` We could easily plant a new college there . These sturdy Westerners are hungry for learning , and very quick to see and choose the best , ' added ever-young Mr March , beholding with his prophetic eye many duplicates of their own flourishing establishment springing up in the wide West . ` Go on , Dan . It is a fine plan , and we will back you up . I should n't mind investing in a few prairies and cowboys myself , ' said Mr Laurie , always ready to help the lads to help themselves , both by his cheery words and ever-open purse . ' A little money sort of ballasts a fellow , and investing it in land anchors him -- for a while , at least . I 'd like to see what I can do , but I thought I 'd consult you before I decided . Have my doubts about it suiting me for many years ; but I can cut loose when I 'm tired , ' answered Dan , both touched and pleased at the eager interest of these friends in his plans . ' I know you wo n't like it . After having the whole world to roam over , one farm will seem dreadfully small and stupid , ' said Josie , who much preferred the romance of the wandering life which brought her thrilling tales and pretty things at each return . ` Is there any art out there ? ' asked Bess , thinking what a good study in black and white Dan would make as he stood talking , half turned from the light . ` Plenty of nature , dear ; and that is better . You will find splendid animals to model , and scenery such as you never saw in Europe to paint . Even prosaic pumpkins are grand out there .
You can play Cinderella in one of them , Josie , when you open your theatre in Dansville , ' said Mr XXXXX , anxious that no cold water should be thrown on the new plan .
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