Little Men, Chapter 6 summary
Chapter 6 of 21 · 27 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 6, Nat persuades the Bhaers to shelter Dan, whose strength and daring attract several boys despite his repeated disobedience. After a secret gathering with beer, smoking, and cards causes a dangerous fire, Mr. Bhaer sends Dan to Mr. Page, but news arrives that Dan has run away.
What happens
- Nat asks the Bhaers to shelter Dan, a poor friend who treats him kindly during his street life.
- Dan wins admiration through physical skill, forms friendships, and shows hidden affection for Teddy.
- Mr. Bhaer interrupts Dan’s fight with Emil, then grants another chance after Dan leads the boys in tormenting Buttercup.
- During Mr. Bhaer’s absence, Dan introduces Nat and Tommy to beer, smoking, and poker; Tommy’s discarded cigar starts a fire.
- Franz rescues Tommy and Demi, and the household extinguishes the flames, but Tommy suffers a serious burn.
- Mr. Bhaer sends Dan to Mr. Page; an encouraging report gives way to news that Dan runs away.
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