We had a Frenchman working here the other day , and Asia called his name so funnily that I will tell you about it . His name was Germain : first she called him Jerry , but we laughed at her , and she changed it to Jeremiah ; but ridicule was the result , so it became Mr. Germany ; but ridicule having been again resumed , it became Garrymon , which it has remained ever since . I do not write often , I am so busy ; but I think of you often , and sympathize with you , and sincerely hope you get on as well as can be expected without me . Your affectionate grandson , `` THOMAS BUCKMINSTER BANGS . `` P.S. ? If you come across any postage-stamps , remember me . `` N.B. Love to all , and a great deal to Aunt Almira . Does she make any nice plum-cakes now ? `` P.S. ? Mrs. Bhaer sends her respects . `` P.S. ? And so would Mr. B , if he knew I was in act to write . `` N.B. Father is going to give me a watch on my birthday . I am glad as at present I have no means of telling time , and am often late at school . `` P.S. ? I hope to see you soon . Do n't you wish to send for me ? `` T. B. B. '' As each postscript was received with a fresh laugh from the boys , by the time he came to the sixth and last , Tommy was so exhausted that he was glad to sit down and wipe his ruddy face . `` I hope the dear old lady will live through it , '' said Mr. Bhaer , under cover of the noise . `` We wo n't take any notice of the broad hint given in that last P.S. .
The letter will be quite as much as she can bear without a visit from XXXXX , '' answered Mrs. Jo , remembering that the old lady usually took to her bed after a visitation from her irrepressible grandson .
BANGS Bhaer Father Frenchman Germain Jeremiah Jerry N.B. Tommy postage-stamps