Happening to go into it an hour or two after, Mr.Preston observed that it was in a dirty state, and called to Oscar to get a broom and sprinkler, and come up.
"I told you to sweep this room out," said he, as Oscar made his appearance; "did you forget it ?" "I _have_ swept it," said Oscar, in a tone of surprise.
"You have ?" exclaimed Mr.Preston, with an air of incredulity; "I guess you are mistaken.

You may have shaken the broom at it, but I don't think you swept it.

See there--and there--and there,"-- and he pointed out numerous little heaps of dirt, and scraps of paper, which had escaped Oscar's broom.

"Now," he continued, "let me show you how to sweep.

In the first place, always sprinkle the floor a little, to prevent the dust flying, as I told you a day or two ago.