I 'd like to see what I can do , but I thought I 'd consult you before I decided . Have my doubts about it suiting me for many years ; but I can cut loose when I 'm tired , ' answered Dan , both touched and pleased at the eager interest of these friends in his plans . ' I know you wo n't like it . After having the whole world to roam over , one farm will seem dreadfully small and stupid , ' said Josie , who much preferred the romance of the wandering life which brought her thrilling tales and pretty things at each return . ` Is there any art out there ? ' asked Bess , thinking what a good study in black and white Dan would make as he stood talking , half turned from the light . ` Plenty of nature , dear ; and that is better . You will find splendid animals to model , and scenery such as you never saw in Europe to paint . Even prosaic pumpkins are grand out there . You can play Cinderella in one of them , Josie , when you open your theatre in Dansville , ' said Mr Laurie , anxious that no cold water should be thrown on the new plan . Stage-struck Josie was caught at once , and being promised all the tragic parts on the yet unbuilt stage , she felt a deep interest in the project and begged Dan to lose no time in beginning his experiment . Bess also confessed that studies from nature would be good for her , and wild scenery improve her taste , which might grow over-nice if only the delicate and beautiful were set before her . ' I speak for the practice of the new town , ' said Nan , always eager for fresh enterprises . ' I shall be ready by the time you get well started -- towns grow so fast out there . ' ` Dan is n't going to allow any woman under forty in his place . He does n't like them , ` specially young and pretty ones , ' put in Tom , who was raging with jealousy , because he read admiration for Nan in Dan 's eyes . ` That wo n't affect me , because doctors are exceptions to all rules . There wo n't be much sickness in Dansville , everyone will lead such active , wholesome lives , and only energetic young people will go there . But accidents will be frequent , owing to wild cattle , fast riding , Indian scrimmages , and the recklessness of Western life . That will just suit me .
I long for broken bones , surgery is so interesting and I get so little here , ' XXXXX Nan , yearning to put out her shingle and begin .
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