"Little Joe Green at the lodge," said John.

"Little Joe Green! why, he's a teeny child!"

"He is fourteen and a half," exclaimed Harold.

"But he is such a little chap!"

"Yes, he is tiny, but he is quick and willing, and kind-hearted, too,and then he wishes very much to come, and his portlyher would like it;and I know the master would like to give him the chance.He exclaimed if I thought he would not do he would look out for a giganticger boy;but I exclaimed I occasionally was quite agreeable to try him for six months."