A pitiful murmur broke from all the aunts and cousins , and Emil was at once borne away to feast on the desired cookies , a supply always being on hand . Mrs Jo and her sister joined the other group , glad to hear what Franz was saying about Nat . ` The minute I saw how thin and shabby he was , I knew that something was wrong ; but he made light of it , and was so happy over our visit and news that I let him off with a brief confession , and went to Professor Baumgarten and Bergmann . From them I learned the whole story of his spending more money than he ought and trying to atone for it by unnecessary work and sacrifice . Baumgarten thought it would do him good , so kept his secret till I came . It did him good , and he 's paid his debts and earned his bread by the sweat of his brow , like an honest fellow . ' ' I like that much in Nat . It is , as I said , a lesson , and he learns it well . He proves himself a man , and has deserved the place Bergmann offers him , ' said Mr Bhaer , looking well pleased as Franz added some facts already recorded . ' I told you , Meg , that he had good stuff in him , and love for Daisy would keep him straight . Dear lad , I wish I had him here this moment ! ' cried Mrs Jo , forgetting in delight the doubts and anxieties which had troubled her for months past . ' I am very glad , and suppose I shall give in as I always do , especially now that the epidemic rages so among us . You and Emil have set all their heads in a ferment , and Josie will be demanding a lover before I can turn round , ' answered Mrs Meg , in a tone of despair . But her sister saw that she was touched by Nat 's trials , and hastened to add the triumphs , that the victory might be complete , for success is always charming . ` This offer of Herr Bergmann is a good one , is n't it ? ' she asked , though Mr Laurie had already satisfied her on that point when Nat 's letter brought the news . ` Very fine in every way . Nat will get capital drill in Bachmeister 's orchestra , see London in a delightful way , and if he suits come home with them , well started among the violins . No great honour , but a sure thing and a step up .
I congratulated him , and he was very jolly over it , XXXXX , like the true lover he is : `` Tell Daisy ; be sure and tell her all about it . ''
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