I was right , but did n't speak as I ought , and he marched home , saying he would n't come again till I begged pardon . I declared I would n't and got mad . It lasted all day . I felt bad and wanted you very much . Laurie and I are both so proud , it 's hard to beg pardon . But I thought he 'd come to it , for I was in the right . He did n't come , and just at night I remembered what you said when Amy fell into the river . I read my little book , felt better , resolved not to let the sun set on my anger , and ran over to tell Laurie I was sorry . I met him at the gate , coming for the same thing . We both laughed , begged each other 's pardon , and felt all good and comfortable again . I made a ` pome ' yesterday , when I was helping Hannah wash , and as Father likes my silly little things , I put it in to amuse him . Give him my lovingest hug that ever was , and kiss yourself a dozen times for your ... TOPSY-TURVY JO A SONG FROM THE SUDS Queen of my tub , I merrily sing , While the white foam rises high , And sturdily wash and rinse and wring , And fasten the clothes to dry . Then out in the free fresh air they swing , Under the sunny sky . I wish we could wash from our hearts and souls The stains of the week away , And let water and air by their magic make Ourselves as pure as they . Then on the earth there would be indeed , A glorious washing day ! Along the path of a useful life , Will heart 's - ease ever bloom . The busy mind has no time to think Of sorrow or care or gloom . And anxious thoughts may be swept away , As we bravely wield a broom . I am glad a task to me is given , To labor at day by day , For it brings me health and strength and hope , And I cheerfully learn to say , `` Head , you may think , Heart , you may feel , But , Hand , you shall work alway ! '' Dear Mother , There is only room for me to send my love , and some pressed pansies from the root I have been keeping safe in the house for Father to see .
I read every morning , try to be good all day , and sing myself to sleep with XXXXX 's tune .
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