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Besides, I don't want the home
school, or the home work piled on me. My hands look like a human
being's for the first time in my life; then I need all my time
outside of school to study and map out lessons. I am going to try
for a room in the Hartley schools next year, or the next after
that, surely. They sha'n't change my plans and boss me, I am
going to be free to work, and study, and help myself, like other
teachers."
"A grand row this will be," commented young Adam. "And as usual
Kate will be right, while all of them will be trying to use her to
their advantage. Ma has done her share. Now it is your turn, Pa.
Ain't you going to go over and help her?"
"What could I do?" demanded his father. "The mischief is done
now."
"Well, if you can't do anything to help, you can let me have the
buggy to drive her to Walden, if they turn her out."
"'Forcibly invite her to proceed to her destination,' you mean,
son," said Agatha.
"Yes, Ma, that is exactly what I mean," said young Adam. "Do I
get the buggy?"
"Yes, you may take my private conveyance. But do nothing to
publish the fact.


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