After this they played pleasantly together , and Nan enjoyed the royal favor for days . To be sure she felt a little like a wild bird in a pretty cage at first , and occasionally had to slip out to stretch her wings in a long flight , or to sing at the top of her voice , where neither would disturb the plump turtle-dove Daisy , nor the dainty golden canary Bess . But it did her good ; for , seeing how every one loved the little Princess for her small graces and virtues , she began to imitate her , because Nan wanted much love , and tried hard to win it . Not a boy in the house but felt the pretty child 's influence , and was improved by it without exactly knowing how or why , for babies can work miracles in the hearts that love them . Poor Billy found infinite satisfaction in staring at her , and though she did not like it she permitted without a frown , after she had been made to understand that he was not quite like the others , and on that account must be more kindly treated . Dick and Dolly overwhelmed her with willow whistles , the only thing they knew how to make , and she accepted but never used them . Rob served her like a little lover , and Teddy followed her like a pet dog . Jack she did not like , because he was afflicted with warts and had a harsh voice . Stuffy displeased her because he did not eat tidily , and George tried hard not to gobble , that he might not disgust the dainty little lady opposite . Ned was banished from court in utter disgrace when he was discovered tormenting some unhappy field-mice . Goldilocks could never forget the sad spectacle , and retired behind her veil when he approached , waving him away with an imperious little hand , and crying , in a tone of mingled grief and anger , `` No , I tar n't love him ; he tut the poor mouses ' little tails off , and they queeked ! '' Daisy promptly abdicated when Bess came , and took the humble post of chief cook , while Nan was first maid of honor ; Emil was chancellor of the exchequer , and spent the public monies lavishly in getting up spectacles that cost whole ninepences . Franz was prime minister , and directed her affairs of state , planned royal progresses through the kingdom , and kept foreign powers in order . Demi was her philosopher , and fared much better than such gentlemen usually do among crowned heads . Dan was her standing army , and defended her territories gallantly ; Tommy was court fool , and Nat a tuneful Rizzio to this innocent little Mary . Uncle Fritz and Aunt Jo enjoyed this peaceful episode , and looked on at the pretty play in which the young folk unconsciously imitated their elders , without adding the tragedy that is so apt to spoil the dramas acted on the larger stage . `` They teach us quite as much as we teach them , '' said Mr. Bhaer . `` Bless the dears ! they never guess how many hints they give us as to the best way of managing them , '' answered Mrs. Jo . `` I think you were right about the good effect of having girls among the boys .
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