So he does keep out of the way, and half the time doesn't get any supper, and I can't keep any for him.

But he is always good and kind to me.

When he does come home he writes my exercises for me; for I never can get time for my lessons, I am so busy all the evening, till mother comes and takes the lamp, and I go to bed." "It's Fani's own fault if he doesn't come home in time for supper," said aunty.

"And you never will learn anything, my child, if he always does your lessons for you." Elsli turned very red, and her big blue eyes filled with tears.
"I know it.

I am the stupidest and most backward scholar in the whole school." "No, you're not stupid at all," cried Fred eagerly.