CHAPTER XIV.
FIRST EARNINGS.

As the days grew longer, Tom rose earlier,
and worked like a brave fellow, in his garden.
He had but little time for going to the island,
for he now employed some of his leisure in
studying the books Mr. Cramer had given
him.

The radishes and peppergrass were anxiously
watched, from day to day, till they were large
enough to send to market.

“We will have the first radishes on our own
table, of course, for father likes them,” said
Bessie.

“T don’t wish any myself,” said Tom, who
had become very anxious to try some of the
experiments he had been reading about in his
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