CHAPTER V. PATTYPANS
“ What's the matter, Daisy?”
“ The boys won't let me play with them.”
“ Why not?”
“ They say girls can't play football.”
“ They can, for I've done it!” and Mrs. Bhaer laughed at the remembrance of certain youthful frolics.
“ I know I can play; Demi and I used to, and have nice times, but he won't let me now because the other boys laugh at him,” and Daisy looked deeply grieved at her brother's hardness of heart.
“ On the whole, I think he is right, deary. It's all very well when you two are alone, but it is too rough a game for you with a dozen boys; so I'd find some nice little play for myself.”
“ I'm tired of playing alone!” and Daisy's tone was very mournful.
“ I'll play with you by and by, but just now I must fly about and get things ready for a
