I don't think much of a feller that would cheat a man out of a jews-harp 'cause he liked to fool with it.

Arter all, this sendin' the boy off is jest turnin' 'im out to pastur' to grow, an' takin' 'im in in the fall.

He may git his head up so high t'we can't git the halter on 'im again, but he'll be worth more to somebody that can, nor if we kep 'im in the stable.

I sh'll hate to say good-bye t' the little feller, but I sh'll vote to have 'im go, unanimous." Mr.Benedict was not a man who had will enough to withstand the rational and personal considerations that were brought to bear upon him, and then the two boys were brought into the consultation.

Thede was overjoyed with the prospect of having for a home companion the boy to whom he had become so greatly attached, and poor Harry was torn by a conflict of inclinations.