“For—
‘Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.’
Isn’t that in the hymn book?”
“Not in mine,” returned Fan.
“Well, I am sure it is in the spelling-book. I learned it somewhere; and it is about a busy bee. Good instructions, like pins, are never lost.”
“But pins are lost. Your logic is faulty.”
“No they’re always gone before—that is, before you want them.”
“You are too smart for your size,” said Fan. “I am afraid you’ll grow up a dunce.”
“Well, you cannot have all the virtues for a little money. As it is, I think of striking for higher wages.”