That is, he may if he wants to," he added, turning to us.
Addison said that he had something else he wished to do that forenoon.
Halstead and I both offered our services; but for some reason old Glinds decided that I had better go.

Grandmother Ruth objected at first and went out to talk with the old fellow.

"I'm afraid you'll let him get stung or let a tree fall on him!" she said.
Old Hughy tried to reassure her.

"I'll be keerful of him, marm.

I promise ye, marm, the boy shan't be hurt.