F. (smiling). That’ll do, Ed. I am only following the example of at least one of those illustrious men in working on a farm.
E. And those delicate hands, that never did any manual labor, are to be used in milking the cows and holding the plough!
F. Laugh away, Ed. I’ve made my plans, and now I’m going to carry them out.
E. But, seriously, will your strength hold out?
F. Without doubt. Besides, every one says farming is the most healthful occupation any one can follow. So you may expect to see me back in the fall so stout and fleshy that my friends will hardly know me.
E. And perhaps you will bring Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Webster with you.
F. That’s very uncertain. I haven’t really very great faith in the project myself; but I’m tired of my present way of living, and any change will be welcome, even if it does not bring about the desired result.
E. But how are you going to obtain the situation?
F. How am I? (Smiling.) That’s the question before the meeting.
E. Suppose you advertise for one. That would be the best way, I think.