It was washing day and John had been kept from school to look after
the baby. Mother sent him into the garden to play, but it was not long
before cries disturbed her. “John, what is the matter with baby now?” she
inquired from her wash-tub.
“I don’t know what to do with him, mother,” replied John. “He’s dug a
hole and wants to bring it into the house.”
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