`` Now , my lads , get off as quietly as you can , for Rob is safely out of the way , and wo n't see you , '' said Mrs. Bhaer , as she tied Daisy 's broad-brimmed hat , and settled the great blue pinafore in which she had enveloped Nan . But the plan did not succeed , for Rob had heard the bustle , decided to go , and prepared himself , without a thought of disappointment . The troop was just getting under way when the little man came marching downstairs with his best hat on , a bright tin pail in his hand , and a face beaming with satisfaction . `` Oh , dear ! now we shall have a scene , '' sighed Mrs. Bhaer , who found her eldest son very hard to manage at times . `` I 'm all ready , '' said Rob , and took his place in the ranks with such perfect unconsciousness of his mistake , that it really was very hard to undeceive him . `` It 's too far for you , my love ; stay and take care of me , for I shall be all alone , '' began his mother . `` You 've got Teddy . I 'm a big boy , so I can go ; you said I might when I was bigger , and I am now , '' persisted Rob , with a cloud beginning to dim the brightness of his happy face . `` We are going up to the great pasture , and it 's ever so far ; we do n't want you tagging on , '' cried Jack , who did not admire the little boys . `` I wo n't tag , I 'll run and keep up . O Mamma ! let me go ! I want to fill my new pail , and I 'll bring 'em all to you . Please , please , I will be good ! '' prayed Robby , looking up at his mother , so grieved and disappointed that her heart began to fail her . `` But , my deary , you 'll get so tired and hot you wo n't have a good time . Wait till I go , and then we will stay all day , and pick as many berries as you want . '' `` You never do go , you are so busy , and I 'm tired of waiting . I 'd rather go and get the berries for you all myself .
I love to pick 'em , and I want to fill my new pail dreffly , '' sobbed XXXXX .
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