Yet Peter had broken the latter rule when he resolved to give his son a wider outlook than he had had.
Kit had gone from the lonely farm to a good school where he had beaten, by brains and resolution, the sons of professional and business men.

His teachers said he had talent, and although Peter was often lonely since his wife died, he meant to give the lad his chance.

Somewhat to his relief, Kit decided to return to the soil, and Peter sent him to an agricultural college.

Since Kit meant to farm he should be armed by such advantages as modern science could give.

It was obvious that he would need them all in the struggle against low prices and the inclement weather that vexed the dale.