I shall not say a syllable to Martin; and, Ephraim, you will do the like.

When a fellow sticks well to his work like Martin, never blame him for a mere accident." Firm, according to his habit, made no answer when he did not quite agree.

In talking with his own age he might have argued, but he did not argue with his grandfather.
"I shall just go down and put it right myself.

Martin is a poor hand at repairing.

Firm, you go up the gulch, and see if the fresh has hurt the hurdles.