“Because,” said Rollo, “I can call out for him, in a moment, in the yard, and then if he is any where within hearing, he answers; and so I know where he is. But it would take me some time to go to all the places that are within hearing.”
“True,” said his mother, “I see it is more trouble to find any body with your eyes, than with your voice; but then it is so much pleasanter for all the rest of us, that you must submit to it.”
So Rollo went away again to look for Jonas. He inquired of Dorothy in the kitchen, and she told him that she saw Jonas going out towards the barn a few minutes before. So Rollo went off in pursuit of him.
He found him at work in a little back room in the barn, looking over some harnesses.
“What are you doing, Jonas?” said Rollo.
“I am overhauling these harnesses, to get them all ready for winter.”
“For winter?” said Rollo.
“Yes,” replied Jonas; “they are sleigh-harnesses.”
“Well, Jonas,” said Rollo, “I wanted to see you about a beetle and wedge. Do you think you could help me about making a little beetle and wedge?”
“I can help you by my advice,” said Jonas.