I wish I could go . Stop a minute , I think I can manage it after all ; '' and Mrs. Bhaer ran out to the steps , waving her apron wildly . Silas was just driving away in the hay-cart , but turned back , and agreed at once , when Mrs. Jo proposed that he should take the whole party to the pasture , and go for them at five o'clock . `` It will delay your work a little , but never mind ; we will pay you in huckleberry pies , '' said Mrs. Jo , knowing Silas 's weak point . His rough , brown face brightened up , and he said , with a cheery `` Haw ! haw ! '' `` Wal now , Mis ' Bhaer , if you go to bribin ' of me , I shall give in right away . '' `` Now , boys , I have arranged it so that you can all go , '' said Mrs. Bhaer , running back again , much relieved , for she loved to make them happy , and always felt miserable when she had disturbed the serenity of her little sons ; for she believed that the small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people , and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed . `` Can I go ? '' said Dan , delighted . `` I thought especially of you . Be careful , and never mind the berries , but sit about and enjoy the lovely things which you know how to find all about you , '' answered Mrs. Bhaer , who remembered his kind offer to her boy . `` Me too ! me too ! '' sung Rob , dancing with joy , and clapping his precious pail and cover like castanets . `` Yes , and Daisy and Nan must take good care of you . Be at the bars at five o'clock , and Silas will come for you all . '' Robby cast himself upon his mother in a burst of gratitude , promising to bring her every berry he picked , and not eat one . Then they were all packed into the hay-cart , and went rattling away , the brightest face among the dozen being that of Rob , as he sat between his two temporary little mothers , beaming upon the whole world , and waving his best hat ; for his indulgent mamma had not the heart to bereave him of it , since this was a gala-day to him . Such a happy afternoon as they had , in spite of the mishaps which usually occur on such expeditions !
Of course Tommy came to grief , tumbled upon a hornet 's nest and got stung ; but being used to woe , he bore the smart manfully , till XXXXX suggested the application of damp earth , which much assuaged the pain .
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