Louisa May Alcott

Little Men

Nat Blake comes to Plumfield ragged, ill, and unsure of himself, carrying a letter from Mr. Laurence and little hope of what lies ahead. But the Bhaers and the boys greet him with kindness, food, medicine, and a place in their cheerful home. As the evening unfolds, Nat reveals his gift for the fiddle, and the household begins to see the music in him as well as the need for care. With a children’s play, dancing, and a Thanksgiving song, the chapter ends in gratitude and the feeling that Nat may have found a true home.