He then tried to make his pony kick him, and when the child, who is only eleven years old, while your son is much older and stronger, endeavoured to avoid his indignities and withdraw quietly, he pursued him into the enclosure of my property and brutally assaulted him.

When I appeared upon this scene he deliberately called insulting words to me, concluding with profanity, such as "go to hell," which was heard not only by myself but by my wife and the lady who lives next door.

I trust such a state of undisciplined behaviour may be remedied for the sake of the reputation for propriety, if nothing higher, of the family to which this unruly child belongs.
Georgie had muttered various interruptions, and as she concluded the reading he said: "He's an ole liar!" "Georgie, you mustn't say 'liar.' Isn't this letter the truth ?" "Well," said Georgie, "how old am I ?" "Ten." "Well, look how he says I'm older than a boy eleven years old." "That's true," said Isabel.

"He does.

But isn't some of it true, Georgie ?" Georgie felt himself to be in a difficulty here, and he was silent.
"Georgie, did you say what he says you did ?" "Which one ?" "Did you tell him to--to--Did you say, 'Go to hell ?" Georgie looked worried for a moment longer; then he brightened.