` We shall hear from Demi before long , and then I 'll be off . ' With which cheerful promise Mr Laurie departed ; and Ted , finding his mother firm , soon followed , to coax his uncle to take him . Further inquiry confirmed and added interest to the news . Mr Laurie was off at once ; and Ted went into town with him , still vainly imploring to be taken to his Dan . He was absent all day ; but his mother said , calmly : ` Only a fit of the sulks because he is thwarted . He 's safe with Tom or Demi , and will come home hungry and meek at night . I know him . ' But she soon found that she could still be surprised ; for evening brought no Ted , and no one had seen him . Mr Bhaer was just setting off to find his lost son , when a telegram arrived , dated at one of the way-stations on Mr Laurie 's route : Found Ted in the cars . Take him along . Write tomorrow . T. LAURENCE ` Ted bolted sooner than you expected , mother . Never mind -- uncle will take good care of him , and Dan be very glad to see him , ' said Rob , as Mrs Jo sat , trying to realize that her youngest was actually on his way to the wild West . ` Disobedient boy ! He shall be severely punished , if I ever get him again . Laurie winked at this prank ; I know he did . Just like him . Wo n't the two rascals have a splendid time ? Wish I was with them ! Do n't believe that crazy boy took even a night-gown with him , or an overcoat .
Well , there will be two patients for us to nurse when they XXXXX back , if they ever do .
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