CHAPTER VI.

JERRY AND CLINTON.

Mr. Preston’s absence—Jerry’s conduct—The rabbits—Disobedience—Its results—Fate of the rabbits—Lonesomeness of Jerry—His secret intimacy with Clinton—A dull scholar—Playing truant—A bad predicament—A plan of escape—Clinton to be a party—His objections—The real one not given—Coaxing and entreaty—Indecision—Tampering with sin—The forged excuse—Its success, 87