3/9 You can get up early, and get your chores done before school." "Oh, yes, ma'am, I can do that easy." "I think we have some schoolbooks in the house. Some years ago we had a nephew stay with us, and go to school. I think his books are still in the closet." "Thank you, ma'am. It'll save me buyin', and I haven't got any money to spare." "We shall give you the same wages, Andrew, though you will work less." "Thank you, ma'am. You're very kind." "Try to improve your time in school, as becomes the great-grandson of such a distinguished orator." "I'll try, ma'am," said Andy, looking a little queer at this allusion to the great Edmund Burke. |