The red dyeing vat was also there, and the cord with which the timber was measured before the axe was used on it.
Cousin Nathaniel declared that many of the tools belonged to him, until Joseph pointed to the J with which all the things were marked for the sake of order.

When the old workman tied on his apron, and for the first time set to work with the plane so that the fine shavings flew whirring about, his blood flowed swiftly for delight, and his eye looked like that of a young man.

And so the carpenter began cheerfully to work again, not only in his own shop, but anywhere in the neighbourhood where building or repairing was required, or tables, chests, or benches were needed.

The little property he had brought from Egypt would be increased here, so that when the time came his son should make a good start in life.

Mary helped him with careful and economical housekeeping, and made undergarments and cloaks for the women of Nazareth.