It 's a splendid start , and I do n't know how I can ever thank Mr Laurie for all he 's done , or you either , ' added Nat , with a break in his voice ; for he was a tender-hearted fellow , and never forgot a kindness . ` You can thank us beautifully by being and doing all we hope and expect of you , my dear . In the new life you are going to there will be a thousand trials and temptations , and only your own wit and wisdom to rely on . That will be the time to test the principles we have tried to give you , and see how firm they are . Of course , you will make mistakes -- we all do ; but do n't let go of your conscience and drift along blindly . Watch and pray , dear Nat ; and while your hand gains skill , let your head grow wiser , and keep your heart as innocent and warm as it is now . ' ` I 'll try , Mother Bhaer , my very best to be a credit to you . I know I shall improve in my music -- ca n't help it there ; but I never shall be very wise , I 'm afraid . As for my heart , you know , I leave it behind me in good keeping . ' As he spoke , Nat 's eyes were fixed on the window with a look of love and longing that made his quiet face both manly and sad -- plainly showing how strong a hold this boyish affection had upon him . ' I want to speak of that ; and I know you will forgive what seems hard , because I do most heartily sympathize with you , ' said Mrs Jo , glad to have her say . ` Yes , do talk about Daisy ! I think of nothing but leaving and losing her . I have no hope -- I suppose it is too much to ask ; only I ca n't help loving her , wherever I am ! ' cried Nat , with a mixture of defiance and despair in his face that rather startled Mrs Jo . ` Listen to me and I 'll try to give you both comfort and good advice . We all know that Daisy is fond of you , but her mother objects , and being a good girl she tries to obey . Young people think they never can change , but they do in the most wonderful manner , and very few die of broken hearts . ' Mrs Jo smiled as she remembered another boy whom she had once tried to comfort , and then went soberly on while Nat listened as if his fate hung upon her lips . ` One of two things will happen .
You will find someone else to love , or , better still , be so busy and happy in your XXXXX that you will be willing to wait for time to settle the matter for you both .
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