Sit and rest with me , and have one of our good old talks . We 've both been so busy lately , I feel as if I did n't half know your plans ; and I want to , ' answered Mrs Jo , feeling sure that though they might start with Leipzig they would bring up at Plumfield . ` You are very kind , and there 's nothing I 'd like better . I do n't realize I 'm going so far -- suppose I sha n't till I get afloat . It 's a splendid start , and I do n't know how I can ever thank Mr Laurie for all he 's done , or you either , ' added Nat , with a break in his voice ; for he was a tender-hearted fellow , and never forgot a kindness . ` You can thank us beautifully by being and doing all we hope and expect of you , my dear . In the new life you are going to there will be a thousand trials and temptations , and only your own wit and wisdom to rely on . That will be the time to test the principles we have tried to give you , and see how firm they are . Of course , you will make mistakes -- we all do ; but do n't let go of your conscience and drift along blindly . Watch and pray , dear Nat ; and while your hand gains skill , let your head grow wiser , and keep your heart as innocent and warm as it is now . ' ` I 'll try , Mother Bhaer , my very best to be a credit to you . I know I shall improve in my music -- ca n't help it there ; but I never shall be very wise , I 'm afraid . As for my heart , you know , I leave it behind me in good keeping . ' As he spoke , Nat 's eyes were fixed on the window with a look of love and longing that made his quiet face both manly and sad -- plainly showing how strong a hold this boyish affection had upon him . ' I want to speak of that ; and I know you will forgive what seems hard , because I do most heartily sympathize with you , ' said Mrs Jo , glad to have her say . ` Yes , do talk about Daisy ! I think of nothing but leaving and losing her . I have no hope -- I suppose it is too much to ask ; only I ca n't help loving her , wherever I am ! ' cried Nat , with a mixture of defiance and despair in his face that rather startled Mrs Jo . ` Listen to me and I 'll try to give you both comfort and good advice .
We all know that XXXXX is fond of you , but her mother objects , and being a good girl she tries to obey .
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