Little Men - The Original Classic Edition. Alcott Louisa

room for him without giving him your place."

       Nat joyfully ran off, and soon returned followed by a most unprepossessing boy, who slouched in and stood looking about him, with a half bold, half sullen look, which made Mrs. Bhaer say to herself, after one glance,

       "A bad specimen, I am afraid."

       "This is Dan," said Nat, presenting him as if sure of his welcome.

       "Nat tells me you would like to come and stay with us," began Mrs. Jo, in a friendly tone. "Yes," was the gruff reply.

       "Have you no friends to take care of you?"

       "No."