Mixing with other boys brought out the practical side of him , roused his spirit , and brushed away the pretty cobwebs he was so fond of spinning in that little brain of his . To be sure , he rather shocked his mother when he came home , by banging doors , saying `` by George '' emphatically , and demanding tall thick boots `` that clumped like papa 's . '' But John rejoiced over him , laughed at his explosive remarks , got the boots , and said contentedly , `` He is doing well ; so let him clump . I want my son to be a manly boy , and this temporary roughness wo n't hurt him . We can polish him up by and by ; and as for learning , he will pick that up as pigeons do peas . So do n't hurry him . '' Daisy was as sunshiny and charming as ever , with all sorts of womanlinesses budding in her , for she was like her gentle mother , and delighted in domestic things . She had a family of dolls , whom she brought up in the most exemplary manner ; she could not get on without her little work-basket and bits of sewing , which she did so nicely , that Demi frequently pulled out his handkerchief display her neat stitches , and Baby Josy had a flannel petticoat beautifully made by Sister Daisy . She like to quiddle about the china-closet , prepare the salt-cellars , put the spoons straight on the table ; and every day went round the parlor with her brush , dusting chairs and tables . Demi called her a `` Betty , '' but was very glad to have her keep his things in order , lend him her nimble fingers in all sorts of work , and help him with his lessons , for they kept abreast there , and had no thought of rivalry . The love between them was as strong as ever ; and no one could laugh Demi out of his affectionate ways with Daisy . He fought her battles valiantly , and never could understand why boys should be ashamed to say `` right out , '' that they loved their sisters . Daisy adored her twin , thought `` my brother '' the most remarkable boy in the world , and every morning , in her little wrapper , trotted to tap at his door with a motherly `` Get up , my dear , it 's ` most breakfast time ; and here 's your clean collar . '' Rob was an energetic morsel of a boy , who seemed to have discovered the secret of perpetual motion , for he never was still . Fortunately , he was not mischievous , nor very brave ; so he kept out of trouble pretty well , and vibrated between father and mother like an affectionate little pendulum with a lively tick , for Rob was a chatterbox . Teddy was too young to play a very important part in the affairs of Plumfield , yet he had his little sphere , and filled it beautifully . Every one felt the need of a pet at times , and Baby was always ready to accommodate , for kissing and cuddling suited him excellently . Mrs. Jo seldom stirred without him ; so he had his little finger in all the domestic pies , and every one found them all the better for it , for they believed in babies at Plumfield . Dick Brown , and Adolphus or Dolly Pettingill , were two eight year-olds . Dolly stuttered badly , but was gradually getting over it , for no one was allowed to mock him and Mr. Bhaer tried to cure it , by making him talk slowly .
XXXXX was a good little lad , quite uninteresting and ordinary , but he flourished here , and went through his daily duties and pleasures with placid content and propriety .
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