Bring that new man, Isaac." I ran off to the cottage for the candle and matches, and Mrs Solomon asked what they were for.
"To see down in the well, I think," I said.
"Oh yes, to be sure! the pump is broken.

Tell master to be very careful.

Wells are very dangerous places.

I once knew of a well where four men tumbled down and never came up again." "We'll take care not to tumble," I cried laughing; and I ran off to find Ike, who was digging away near where I had seen him before.
"Eh! Good mornin'!" he said sourly.

"Is it?
I didn't know.