CHAPTER VII.

HOW TO BE HAPPY.

What Henry thought of his promise—The real origin of Henry’s troubles—Mrs. Allen’s rigid neatness—Scrubbing through the floor—Henry roughly touches her weak point—Grows reckless—The change in Mrs. Allen—The scolding—A forgotten duty—Dressing up—Henry’s altered bearing—His explanation about the wood—Attending school—Work and play—A decided improvement—An approving conscience—Disappointment—Voluntary mat-braiding—A welcome order—Another disappointment—How Henry bore it—Story of the tornado—A stage-coach blown over—Freaks of the wind—Firm buildings—A song—Learning it—Henry’s pictures—The top in rhyme—A story—An abrupt ending—Willie’s talk about sending Henry to the “Boy-Tamer”—A call from Jessie—Her gratification—Mrs. Allen’s return, 130