Those horrid squirrels will have my nuts if you don't.

I'll do my lessons by and by," cried Rob, running into the school-room, flushed and tousled by the fresh cold wind and his eager work.
"If you had been up early and done a little every morning there would be no hurry now.

I told you that, Rob, and you never minded.

I cannot have the lessons neglected as the work has been.

The squirrels will get more than their share this year, and they deserve it, for they have worked best.