It did him good , and he 's paid his debts and earned his bread by the sweat of his brow , like an honest fellow . ' ' I like that much in Nat . It is , as I said , a lesson , and he learns it well . He proves himself a man , and has deserved the place Bergmann offers him , ' said Mr Bhaer , looking well pleased as Franz added some facts already recorded . ' I told you , Meg , that he had good stuff in him , and love for Daisy would keep him straight . Dear lad , I wish I had him here this moment ! ' cried Mrs Jo , forgetting in delight the doubts and anxieties which had troubled her for months past . ' I am very glad , and suppose I shall give in as I always do , especially now that the epidemic rages so among us . You and Emil have set all their heads in a ferment , and Josie will be demanding a lover before I can turn round , ' answered Mrs Meg , in a tone of despair . But her sister saw that she was touched by Nat 's trials , and hastened to add the triumphs , that the victory might be complete , for success is always charming . ` This offer of Herr Bergmann is a good one , is n't it ? ' she asked , though Mr Laurie had already satisfied her on that point when Nat 's letter brought the news . ` Very fine in every way . Nat will get capital drill in Bachmeister 's orchestra , see London in a delightful way , and if he suits come home with them , well started among the violins . No great honour , but a sure thing and a step up . I congratulated him , and he was very jolly over it , saying , like the true lover he is : `` Tell Daisy ; be sure and tell her all about it . '' I 'll leave that to you , Aunt Meg , and you can also break it gently to her that the old boy had a fine blond beard . Very becoming ; hides his weak mouth , and gives a noble air to his big eyes and `` Mendelssohnian brow '' , as a gushing girl called it . Ludmilla has a photo of it for you . ' This amused them ; and they listened to many other interesting bits of news which kind Franz , even in his own happiness , had not forgotten to remember for his friend 's sake .
He talked so well , and painted XXXXX 's patient and pathetic shifts so vividly , that Mrs Meg was half won ; though if she had learned of the Minna episode and the fiddling in beer-gardens and streets , she might not have relented so soon .
Bergmann Bhaer Daisy Emil Franz Josie London Ludmilla Meg Nat