Grandfather was so full of pity that he forgot his fear , and , asking the man his name , said he would try to get him work in the next town , as he had friends there . Wishing to get at pencil and paper to write down the address , Grandfather took out his plump pocket-book , and the minute he did so , the man 's eye was on it . Then Grandfather remembered what was in it and trembled for his money , but said quietly , '' ` Yes , I have a little sum here for some poor orphans . I wish it was my own , I would so gladly give you some of it . I am not rich , but I know many of the trials of the poor ; this five dollars is mine , and I want to give it to you for your children . ' `` The hard , hungry look in the man 's eyes changed to a grateful one as he took the small sum , freely given , and left the orphans ' money untouched . He rode on with Grandfather till they approached the town , then he asked to be set down . Grandpa shook hands with him , and was about to drive on , when the man said , as if something made him , ' I was desperate when we met , and I meant to rob you , but you were so kind I could n't do it . God bless you , sir , for keeping me from it ! ' '' `` Did Grandpa ever see him again ? '' asked Daisy , eagerly . `` No ; but I believe the man found work , and did not try robbery any more . '' `` That was a curious way to treat him ; I 'd have knocked him down , '' said Dan . `` Kindness is always better than force . Try it and see , '' answered Mr. Bhaer , rising . `` Tell another , please , '' cried Daisy . `` You must , Aunt Jo did , '' added Demi . `` Then I certainly wo n't , but keep my others for next time . Too many tales are as bad as too many bonbons . I have paid my forfeit and I go , '' and Mr. Bhaer ran for his life , with the whole flock in full pursuit .
He had the start , however , and escaped safely into his study , leaving the boys to XXXXX rioting back again .
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