How do I transfer files from a computer with OS 10.9 to a computer with OS 10.7

It's a long story, where my 5 year old MacBook Pro was dying and I transferred files to a newer iMac which runs OS 10.9.5.  Then I erased the disk and reinstalled OS 10.7.5 on the MacBook.  But, when I tried to transfer back from the iMac to the MacBook, it won't recognize the iMac as an external hard-drive.  I am trying the method where one starts up holding the T, and then connects the computers with a wire.  Worst case scenario I could burn DVDs to make the transfer, but it seems labor intensive and I am wondering if there is a more efficient way.

Ethernet, or a small external HD?

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