CHAPTER IV.

CRIME.

The icicle—How evil habits are formed—Stealing pears—Discovery and flight—A call from Mr. Upham—A serious matter—A talk about punishment—The culprits discovered—The flogging of Oscar and Jerry—Its effects—Fire in the woods—Mr. Upham’s loss—His suspicions—The warrant—Arrest of Oscar and Jerry—Mr. Preston’s feelings—Arrival at Squire Walcott’s—A dreary hour, 61