"Would you like to go with me away from here—far away?"
"Oh yes, brother!"
"Well, in two or three days all three of us leave the island."
"How glad I am!" cried Amandine, clapping her hands.
"But where shall we go to?" asked Francois.
"You shall see, inquisitive; but never mind, wherever we go, you shall learn a good trade, which will make you able to earn your living, that is sure."
"Shall I not go any more fishing with you, brother?"
"No, my boy; you shall go as an apprentice to a cabinet-maker or a locksmith. You are strong and active; with courage, and by working hard, at the end of a year you will be able to earn something. Oh, come now, what is the matter? You do not appear to be pleased."
"Because, brother, I—"
"Well, go on."