While we were in New York, we had only a small, back yard.

When we came here, I said, 'I am going to try an experiment.' We got this house because it had a large garden, and a stable that would do for the boys to play in.

Then I got them together, and had a little serious talk.

I said I was not pleased with the way in which they were living.
They did nothing for any one but themselves from morning to night.

If I asked them to do an errand for me, it was done unwillingly.