Apples are not free from worms; the gopher is sure to go for every root it can find.

There was a serpent even in the original Eden.
The historian remarks: "The cloddish, shiftless farmer is perhaps safer in Massachusetts." I think of experiences at "Gooseville," and decide not to buy, nor even rent a ranch, nor accept one if offered.

"Fly to ills I know not of ?" No, thank you! I'm tired now of agriculture and climate, and will turn to less practical themes.

You sympathize.

We will stop and begin a new chapter, with a hope of being more interesting..