If he wants to farm, he can learn with you, and put in his money when he sees an opening.

For the bit farms in our part there'd be enough.

But I'm feeart'(the old Derbyshire word slipped out unawares)'he'll not stay in the country.

He's too sharp, and you mustn't force him.

If you see he's not the farming sort, when he's thirteen or fourteen or so, take Mr.Gurney's advice, and bind him to a trade.