The Bull Chained by the Nose.
[pg 101]When they got to the other end of the barn, they found a door leading out into a shed; and there was Farmer Cropwell, with one of his men and a pretty large boy, getting out some ploughs.
“Good morning, Mr. Cropwell,” said Rollo's father; “what! are you going to ploughing?”
“Why, it is about time to overhaul the ploughs, and see that they are in order. I think we shall have an early season.”
“Yes, I find my garden is getting settled, and I came to talk with you a little about some garden seeds.”
The truth was, that Rollo's father was accustomed to come every spring, and purchase his garden seeds at this farm; and so, after a few minutes, they went into the house, taking Rollo with them, to get the seeds that were wanted, out of the seed-room.
What they called the seed-room was a large closet in the house, with shelves all around it; and Rollo waited there a little while, until the seeds were selected, put up in papers, and given to his father.
When this was all done, and they were just coming out, the farmer said, “Well, [pg 102]my little boy, you have been very still and patient. Should not you like some seeds too? Have you got any garden?”