The Major liked Joe Wegg, and says he's a clean-cut, fine young feller.

He's an inventor, too, even if an unlucky one, and I've no doubt he'll make his way in the world and become a good citizen." With these words Uncle John arose and sauntered around to the barn, to look at the litter of new pigs that just then served to interest and amuse him.

The girl remained seated upon the grass, her hands clasped over her knee and a look of deep retrospection upon her face..