After that, the little lads wised up and began giving him a wide berth.

The worst is over, I hope, till these lads begin to go off.

The lad began to mutter excuses and pray for mercy.

The two lads frantically began work, and they soon had the magneto in running order.

The lad began hastily to lay the table, and directly the three sat down.

Now the lad began to catch at his breath and sniffle, saying a few more words.

Most lads begin at least a year before that.

Once more the lad began pulling himself up the rope.

Other lads and some of the journeymen were beginning to drift across the courtyard to the Hall.

In desperation, the lad began to read the letter out.