Jack made a rush at his brother. "Oh! stop," said Ernest; "let us find out what became of Oscar."
"He has married," said Hester, "and his wife supports him."
XIV.
THE FIRST NEEDLE.
"Have you heard the new invention, my dears,
That a man has invented?" said she.
"It's a stick with an eye,
Through which you can tie
A thread so long, it acts like a thong;