Dan did see two tall old-fashioned ones standing on either side of the piano ; he knew them well , and had often seen nice bits of string , nails , brown paper , and such useful matters come out of the various drawers . He nodded and smiled . Mrs. Jo went on , `` Well , do n't you think those drawers would be good places to put your eggs , and stones , and shells , and lichens ? '' `` Oh , splendid , but you would n't like my things ` clutterin ' round , ' as Mr. Page used to say , would you ? '' cried Dan , sitting up to survey the old piece of furniture with sparkling eyes . `` I like litter of that sort ; and if I did n't , I should give you the drawers , because I have a regard for children 's little treasures , and I think they should be treated respectfully . Now , I am going to make a bargain with you , Dan , and I hope you will keep it honorably . Here are twelve good-sized drawers , one for each month of the year , and they shall be yours as fast as you earn them , by doing the little duties that belong to you . I believe in rewards of a certain kind , especially for young folks ; they help us along , and though we may begin by being good for the sake of the reward , if it is rightly used , we shall soon learn to love goodness for itself . '' `` Do you have 'em ? '' asked Dan , looking as if this was new talk for him . `` Yes , indeed ! I have n't learnt to get on without them yet . My rewards are not drawers , or presents , or holidays , but they are things which I like as much as you do the others . The good behavior and success of my boys is one of the rewards I love best , and I work for it as I want you to work for your cabinet . Do what you dislike , and do it well , and you get two rewards , one , the prize you see and hold ; the other , the satisfaction of a duty cheerfully performed . Do you understand that ? '' `` Yes , ma'am . '' `` We all need these little helps ; so you shall try to do your lessons and your work , play kindly with all the boys , and use your holidays well ; and if you bring me a good report , or if I see and know it without words for I 'm quick to spy out the good little efforts of my boys you shall have a compartment in the drawer for your treasures . See , some are already divided into four parts , and I will have the others made in the same way , a place for each week ; and when the drawer is filled with curious and pretty things , I shall be as proud of it as you are ; prouder , I think for in the pebbles , mosses , and gay butterflies , I shall see good resolutions carried out , conquered faults , and a promise well kept .
Shall we do this , XXXXX ? ''
Dan Jo Page clutterin lichens mosses promise satisfaction week year