"But you don't mean to follow this business all your life?"
"Why not?"
"The life of a fisherman is not the pleasantest in the world."
"That's according to one's taste. If I only had a good boat, I can't think of anything that would suit me better."
"It is hard work."
"So much the better. You said that five dollars a week would support the family. Now, if you have no objection, I will save up all I make over that sum, till I get enough to buy a boat."
"Certainly, Paul; and if you give me three dollars a week, or even two, I can get along very well."
"I shall not do that, mother. I am going to support the family, anyhow; and I wish you wouldn't take any more bags to make."
"You mustn't think of doing too much, Paul."