He taught them how to ride, to hunt, to fish; he was their partner in all out-of-door games; he made sport interesting and imparted to them his own zest and vitality.
So they grew up strong and healthy.

He left their mental instruction to the mother, knowing full well that she would do as much on her side as he had done on his.

Only one law did he lay down: the children should go to public schools till the time for higher education arrived.

Then they might choose whatever seat of learning they desired.

He had the sound belief that children sent to private schools rarely become useful citizens.
The rosal glow of dawn tipped the mountains, and a russet haze lay on the still bosom of the lake.