CHAPTER XVIII.

WORK AND PLAY.

Early spring—A dull season for boys—Clinton in the shop—He makes a settle—The motto—Winter over—Work on the farm—Taking care of the garden—A bargain—Contest with weeds and bugs—Secrets of Clinton’s success—Going to the post-office—A boyish dispute—Play-ground rhymes—Their antiquity—The two letters—Curiosity excited—A letter from Jerry—Unpleasant question—Consulting the map, 245