Every one can bring his things , and have a place for them ; and Dan is to be the head man , because he knows most about such matters , and it will be quiet , pleasant work for him now that he ca n't knock about much . '' `` Wo n't that be jolly ? '' cried Nat , while Dan smiled all over his face and had not a word to say , but hugged his book , and looked at Mr. Laurie as if he thought him one of the greatest public benefactors that ever blessed the world . `` Shall I go round again , sir ? '' asked Peter , as they came to the gate , after two slow turns about the half-mile triangle . `` No , we must be prudent , else we ca n't come again . I must go over the premises , take a look at the carriage-house , and have a little talk with Mrs. Jo before I go ; '' and , having deposited Dan on his sofa to rest and enjoy his book , Uncle Teddy went off to have a frolic with the lads who were raging about the place in search of him . Leaving the little girls to mess up-stairs , Mrs. Bhaer sat down by Dan , and listened to his eager account of the drive till the flock returned , dusty , warm , and much excited about the new museum , which every one considered the most brilliant idea of the age . `` I always wanted to endow some sort of an institution , and I am going to begin with this , '' said Mr. Laurie , sitting down on a stool at Mrs. Jo 's feet . `` You have endowed one already . What do you call this ? '' and Mrs. Jo pointed to the happy-faced lads , who had camped upon the floor about him . `` I call it a very promising Bhaer-garden , and I 'm proud to be a member of it . Did you know I was the head boy in this school ? '' he asked , turning to Dan , and changing the subject skilfully , for he hated to be thanked for the generous things he did . `` I thought Franz was ! '' answered Dan , wondering what the man meant . `` Oh , dear no ! I 'm the first boy Mrs. Jo ever had to take care of , and I was such a bad one that she is n't done with me yet , though she has been working at me for years and years . '' `` How old she must be ! ''
said XXXXX , innocently .
Bhaer Bhaer-garden Dan Franz Jo Laurie Nat benefactors carriage-house up-stairs