Great Changes
Henry arose the next morning as soon as he heard the step of John in the garden, and was very soon with him, asking him what he could do to help him. Henry loved to help John.
John did not answer in his own cheerful way, but said:
"I don't know, Master Henry; it can't much matter now, I reckon, what we do, or what we leave undone."
"Why, John?" said Henry.
"You will know soon enough," John answered, "but it shan't be from me you shall learn it. I suppose, however," he added, "that we must get the peas for dinner; folks must eat, though the world should come to an end next Michaelmas."
"What is the matter, John?" said Henry; "I am sure something is."