Dad tried to persuade him to change his mind; he would have him remain and help to work the selection.

But Dan only shook his head and laughed.
Dan accompanied Dad to the plough every morning, and walked cheerfully up and down the furrows all day, talking to him.

Sometimes he took a turn at the plough, and Dad did the talking.

Dad just loved Dan's company.
A few days went by.

Dan still accompanied Dad to the plough; but did n't walk up and down with him.