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Brother Soloarden with Old Brownsmith, and it

was not until we had had an early tea that I had to fetch downin the yard with Shock

holding the horse, and teasing it by thrusting a barley straw in its

nostrils and ears

As I came doith the box, Mrs Dodley said "Good-bye" very war as she said: "Mind you send s and shirts and I'll always put theht for you, my dear, and Goodbye"

She hurried away, and as soon as arden to say "Good-bye" to Ike; but he had gone home, so I was told,

and I ca out my hand; but he did not take it,

only stared at ; and this nettledmyself up, I tried hard to smile and look as if I didn't care a

bit

Brother Solo the stalk of a

rosebud in his mouth, and as he took the reins he said to one of the

chimneys at the top of the house: "If I was you, Ez, I'd plant a good big bit with that winter lettuce

You'll find 'e to his brother, but he certainly see himself to the chimney-pot

"I will, Sol, a whole rood of 'em," said Old Brownsmith, "and thank ye

for the advice"

"Quite welkim," said Brother Solomon to the horse's ears "Jump up"