My year was nearly out; March had come and gone, and it was now April.

One mild day, in the latter part of the month, the girls went to the yard at recess.
Charlotte Alden said pleasantly that the weather was fair enough for out-of-doors play, and asked if I would try the tilt.

I gave a cordial assent.

We balanced the board so that each could seat herself, and began to tilt slowly.

As she was heavy, I was obliged to exert my strength to keep my place, and move her.