12/16 These young fellows,' he added, turning to his daughter, 'are always committing some folly or another. There was a quarrel between Joe Willet and old John last night though I can't say Joe was much in fault either. He'll be missing one of these mornings, and will have gone away upon some wild-goose errand, seeking his fortune .-- Why, what's the matter, Doll? The girls are as bad as the boys every bit!' 'It's the tea,' said Dolly, turning alternately very red and very white, which is no doubt the effect of a slight scald--'so very hot.' Mr Tappertit looked immensely big at a quartern loaf on the table, and breathed hard. 'Put some more milk in it .-- Yes, I am sorry for Joe, because he is a likely young fellow, and gains upon one every time one sees him. |