But you can do as you like about letting them . '' `` I 'll let Demi , if he wants to . '' `` No fear that they wo n't all want to , especially Stuffy , '' and Mrs. Bhaer 's eyes twinkled more than ever as she patted a queer knobby bundle in her lap . `` Let me feel just once , '' prayed Daisy . `` Not a feel ; you 'd guess in a minute and spoil the fun . '' Daisy groaned and then smiled all over her face , for through a little hole in the paper she caught a glimpse of something bright . `` How can I wait so long ? Could n't I see it today ? '' `` Oh dear , no ! It has got to be arranged , and ever so many parts fixed in their places . I promised Uncle Teddy that you should n't see it till it was all in apple-pie order . '' `` If uncle knows about it then it must be splendid ! '' cried Daisy , clapping her hands ; for this kind , rich , jolly uncle of hers was as good as a fairy godmother to the children , and was always planning merry surprises , pretty gifts , and droll amusements for them . `` Yes ; Teddy went and bought it with me , and we had such fun in the shop choosing the different parts . He would have everything fine and large , and my little plan got regularly splendid when he took hold . You must give him your very best kiss when he comes , for he is the kindest uncle that ever went and bought a charming little coo Bless me ! I nearly told you what it was ! '' and Mrs. Bhaer cut that most interesting word short off in the middle , and began to look over her bills , as if afraid she would let the cat out of the bag if she talked any more . Daisy folded her hands with an air of resignation , and sat quite still trying to think what play had a `` coo '' in it . When they got home she eyed every bundle that was taken out , and one large heavy one , which Franz took straight upstairs and hid in the nursery , filled her with amazement and curiosity .
Something very mysterious XXXXX on up there that afternoon , for Franz was hammering , and Asia trotting up and down , and Aunt Jo flying around like a will-o ' - the-wisp , with all sort of things under her apron , while little Ted , who was the only child admitted , because he could n't talk plain , babbled and laughed , and tried to tell what the `` sumpin pitty '' was .
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