He wants to belong somewhere , he says , and he 'll enjoy the fun , and the good things will help him , and we will look after him . The Captain was so pleased , and you ought to have seen Ed 's face when Bob said , ` I 'm ready , if you 'll have me . ' '' Frank 's own face was beaming , and Jack forgot to `` gobble , '' he was so interested in the new convert , while Mamma said , as she threw down her napkin and took up the newspaper , -- `` We must not forget our ` Observer , ' but have a good one tonight in honor of the occasion . There may be something here . Come home early at noon , and I 'll help you get your paper ready . '' `` I 'll be here , but if you want Frank , you 'd better tell him not to dawdle over Annette 's gate half an hour , '' began Jack , who could not resist teasing his dignified brother about one of the few foolish things he was fond of doing . `` Do you want your nose pulled ? '' demanded Frank , who never would stand joking on that tender point from his brother . `` No , I do n't ; and if I did , you could n't do it ; '' with which taunt he was off and Frank after him , having made a futile dive at the impertinent little nose which was turned up at him and his sweetheart . `` Boys , boys , not through the parlor ! '' implored Mamma , resigned to skirmishes , but trembling for her piano legs as the four stout boots pranced about the table and then went thundering down the hall , through the kitchen where the fat cook cheered them on , and Mary , the maid , tried to head off Frank as Jack rushed out into the garden . But the pursuer ducked under her arm and gave chase with all speed . Then there was a glorious race all over the place ; for both were good runners , and , being as full of spring vigor as frisky calves , they did astonishing things in the way of leaping fences , dodging round corners , and making good time down the wide walks . But Jack 's leg was not quite strong yet , and he felt that his round nose was in danger of a vengeful tweak as his breath began to give out and Frank 's long arms drew nearer and nearer to the threatened feature . Just when he was about to give up and meet his fate like a man , old Bunny , who had been much excited by the race , came scampering across the path with such a droll skip into the air and shake of the hind legs that Frank had to dodge to avoid stepping on him , and to laugh in spite of himself . This momentary check gave Jack a chance to bolt up the back stairs and take refuge in the Bird Room , from the window of which Jill had been watching the race with great interest . No romping was allowed there , so a truce was made by locking little fingers , and both sat down to get their breath . `` I am to go on the piazza , for an hour , by and by , Doctor said . Would you mind carrying me down before you go to school , you do it so nicely , I 'm not a bit afraid , '' said Jill , as eager for the little change as if it had been a long and varied journey . `` Yes , indeed !
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