He shed over 120 gallons of tears.
That is to say, a puncheon. But by all means let us avoid turning this romance into a farce.
VII.—PYROTECHNY.
But the headstrong young man went to work, making fireworks.
He bought and carefully studied a work on pyrotechny.
The villagers knew that he was a remarkably skilful young man, and they all said, "We shall have a great treat next 4th of July."
Meanwhile Pettingill worked away.
VIII.—THE DAY.
The great day came at last.
Thousands poured into the little village from far and near.