I wish I had been more to school." "They wouldn't have taught you that at school, my lad," he said smiling.
"Why, of course you did not know it.

I didn't know such things when I was your age.

Look here.

You must have a ladder put for you against a tree, and take a basket with a hook to the handle.

There, I'll show you; but you are sure you will not tumble ?" "I'll take care, sir," I said.