“Then you can begin by sawing and splitting some wood. There’s the wood pile, and there’s the saw and ax. You’d better work up at a pretty good quantity.”
“Well, I’ve got rid of that job,” thought Brackett, with a sigh of relief. “He looks like a good, strong boy. I hope I’ll be able to keep him.”
CHAPTER XXXII.
TOMMY’S INNOCENT TRICK.
It was not till supper-time that Andy was introduced to the members of Mr. Brackett’s family.
“I hope you’ll do better than the last boy,” said Mrs. Brackett.
“I hope so,” said Andy.
Here Mr. Dodge entered the room.
“Father, I’ve hired a new boy,” said Mr. Brackett.
“I see you have,” replied the old man, demurely, looking at Andy as if he had never seen him before. “What’s his name?”