He then tried the ascent again.

This time he nearly reached the box, when his strength once more failed him, and he had to slide down the pole as before.

But Andrew was not a lad to give up easily anything he attempted to do.

Difficulties but inspired him to new efforts, and he once more tried to effect the perilous ascent, firmly resolved to reach the box at the third trial.

In his eagerness, he became unconscious of all danger, and commenced clambering up the pole with as much confidence as if it had been placed on the ground.
Great violence had been done to the feelings of Mrs.Howland by her husband.