CHAPTER XXXI1.

DO NOT BE TOO POSITIVE.

THERE are many young persons who are
very positive even when they are mistaken.

“There goes Jerry Smith,” said Philip.

“Where? I do not see him,” said John.

“Why yonder, at the top of the hill.”

* Qh, that is not Jerry Smith !”

“Yes it is.”

“No it is not; it is Seth Mead.”

“JT tell you it is Jerry Smith; if it is not
I will eat him.”

Such is the dialogue, but pretty soon the
boy comes along; and behold! it is Seth
Mead, and not Jerry Smith.

“There!” says John, “now you must eat
him, Phil.”

“Where is the hammer, Peter?” says his
father.