But you have got to stick to it, until your muscles there, which have never been called into play in this way before, get accustomed to the work." "I understand that, Uncle.

It was just the same with my arms, when I began to climb.

But I can't stand this any longer.

I can no more get up than I can fly;" and Dick rolled over on to his side.
Again and again he tried, after a short rest between each trial.

As he gave it up, and limped stiffly to the divan, he said: "I feel as if some one had been kicking me on the shins, until he had nearly broken them, Mother.