He had, however, sent Tite to school, and now the young gentleman could read, write, and cypher; and this, he declared, was learning enough to get a man safe through the world if he but followed an honest occupation and saved his money.

In addition to so much learning, the young gentleman had early discovered an enterprising spirit, and a remarkable taste for navigation.

When only six years old he had his tiny sloops and schooners, rigged by himself, on every duck-pond in the neighborhood.
And he could sail them with a skill remarkable in one so young.

Indeed, these duck-ponds were a source of great annoyance to Angeline, for whenever one of Tite's crafts met with an accident he would wade to its relief, no matter what the condition or color of the water.
Hanz shook his head, and felt that no good would come of this taste for the sea on the part of Tite.

He intended to bequeath him the farm, so that he could spend his life like an honest man in raising good vegetables for the New York market.