And I tell him some of my mind that I reckon he'd ha' been the better of hearing when he were a younger man."
"And does he not answer you," asked Mr. Hale.
"Well! I'll not say th' advantage is all on his side, for all I take credit for improving him above a bit. Sometimes he says a rough thing or two, which is not agreeable to look at at first, but has a queer smack o' truth in it when yo' come to chew it. He'll be coming to-night, I reckon, about them childer's schooling. He's not satisfied wi' the make of it, and wants for t' examine 'em."
"What are they"--began Mr. Hale; but Margaret, touching his arm, showed him her watch.

And I tell him some of my mind that I reckon he'd ha' been the better of hearing when he were a younger man.'
'And does he answer you?' asked Mr. Hale.
'Well! I'll not say th' advantage is all on his side, for all I take credit for improving him. Sometimes he says a rough thing or two, which has a queer smack o' truth in it when yo' come to chew it. He'll be coming tonight, I reckon, about them childer's schooling. He's not satisfied wi' it, and wants for t' examine 'em.'
'What are they-' began Mr. Hale; but Margaret, touching his arm, showed him her watch.
