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of breaking fences, and going into places where 

 he might steal if he chose, is likely to lead him 

 into sad temptations. I see, however, that it 

 is not necessary for me to impress on you the 

 necessity of forbidding Joe to keep company 

 with him, so I will not keep you any longer 

 from your washing, but wish you a good 

 morning." 



With these words Mr. Miller left the house, 

 and calling his son, they were soon on their 

 way homewards. 



"And in what state did you find Mrs. 

 Square's garden ?" asked Mr. Miller. "Are 

 her crops in better order than Mrs. John- 

 son s ? " 



" Why, papa, I forgot to look ; for Joe told 

 me he could show me some nests, and when 

 I had seen them I thought you would be wait- 

 ing for me ; but I think it was very orderly. 

 I know she has a large bundle of bean-sticks 

 under a shed, saved from last year, ready for 

 sticking when the time comes, for Joe showed 



