164 Work in the Woods 



eight feet in length and very sharp. There is a 

 wooden handle on each end. In the woods two 

 men usually work together, for in that way they 

 are able to do more work. If one of the men is 

 hurt in handling the sharp axes or heavy timber, 

 the other can go for help. 



What a clear, ringing noise the saw makes as 

 it cuts its way slowly, but just as surely, into the 

 tree-trunk. It seems to be singing a cheery song. 

 After awhile, at the very tiptop, the pine be- 

 gins to sway from side to side. "Timber!" the 

 men cry, and the tree falls swiftly to the ground. 



The men leap on it with their shining axes. 

 They soon "lop" off all the tree's branches; the 

 branches are not fit for lumber, and would only 

 make the moving of the logs more difficult. 

 This being done, they pick up their saw again, 

 cutting the tree-trunk into two or three long 

 pieces or logs. Then they move on to attack other 

 trees. 



