Seagrave.
"Why, sir, if you will sharpen the axe and the hatchet on the
grindstone, it would be of great service, and Tommy can turn it, he is
so fond of work."
Tommy jumped up directly; he was quite strong enough to turn the
grindstone, but he was much fonder of play than work; but as Ready had
said that he was fond of it, he wished to prove that such was the case,
and worked very hard. Before they went to prayers and retired for the
night, the axe was sharpened, the knapsacks made, and everything else
ready.
"When do you intend to start, Ready?" said Mr. Seagrave.
"Why, sir, I should like to get off at the dawn of day, when the heat
is not so great."
"And when do you intend to come back?" said Mrs. Seagrave.
"Why, madam, we have provisions enough for three days: if we start
to-morrow morning, which is Wednesday, I hope to be back some time on
Friday evening; but I won't be later than Saturday morning if I can
help it."
"Good-night - and good-bye, mother," said William, "for I shall not see
you to-morrow!"
"God bless and protect you, my dear child!" replied Mrs. Seagrave.
"Take care of him, Ready, and good-bye to you till we meet.
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