`` P ` r ` aps we had , '' and Nat hastily dropped a stray jumble that he had just picked up . But Mrs. Jo was among them before the retreat was accomplished , and into her sympathetic ear the young ladies poured the story of their woes . `` No more balls for these boys till they have atoned for this bad behavior by doing something kind to you , '' said Mrs. Jo , shaking her head at the three culprits . `` We were only in fun , '' began Demi . `` I do n't like fun that makes other people unhappy . I am disappointed in you , Demi , for I hoped you would never learn to tease Daisy . Such a kind little sister as she is to you . '' `` Boys always tease their sisters ; Tom says so , '' muttered Demi . `` I do n't intend that my boys shall , and I must send Daisy home if you can not play happily together , '' said Aunt Jo , soberly . At this awful threat , Demi sidled up to his sister , and Daisy hastily dried her tears , for to be separated was the worst misfortune that could happen to the twins . `` Nat was bad , too , and Tommy was baddest of all , '' observed Nan , fearing that two of the sinners would not get their fair share of punishment . `` I am sorry , '' said Nat , much ashamed . `` I ai n't ! '' bawled Tommy through the keyhole , where he was listening with all his might . Mrs. Jo wanted very much to laugh , but kept her countenance , and said impressively , as she pointed to the door , `` You can go , boys , but remember , you are not to speak to or play with the little girls till I give you leave . You do n't deserve the pleasure , so I forbid it . '' The ill-mannered young gentlemen hastily retired , to be received outside with derision and scorn by the unrepentant Bangs , who would not associate with them for at least fifteen minutes . Daisy was soon consoled for the failure of her ball , but lamented the edict that parted her from her brother , and mourned over his short-comings in her tender little heart . Nan rather enjoyed the trouble , and went about turning up her pug nose at the three , especially Tommy , who pretended not to care , and loudly proclaimed his satisfaction at being rid of those `` stupid girls . '' But in his secret soul he soon repented of the rash act that caused this banishment from the society he loved , and every hour of separation taught him the value of the `` stupid girls . ''
The others gave in very soon , and longed to be friends , for now there was no Daisy to pet and cook for them ; no XXXXX to amuse and doctor them ; and , worst of all , no Mrs. Jo to make home life pleasant and life easy for them .
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