Of course, when he wouldn't move, I went out and thrashed him." "Was your father there ?" "He came up in the midst of it, and, instead of taking my part, he took the part of the Irish boy." "I don't see how Mr.Preston can be so unfair," said his wife.

"It is his duty to stand by his family." "I felt ashamed to have him scold me before the impudent boy.

Of course, he enjoyed it, and I suppose he will think he can be impudent to me again." "No doubt.

I will speak to your father about it.

He really shouldn't be so inconsiderate.