A Colonial Wooing
matter of general trading? Thee was apprenticed a smith, and can do some things in thy line very well, and I hope to see thee successfully sail the boat that Martin Nutt wishes to sell. Thee knows, of course, that Neighbor Watson cannot help thee in these matters; thee must do all the work."
"But I never even tried to sail a boat; we must have that done by some one who knows how," replied William, becoming more and more thoroughly frightened at the disaster he fancied, with some reason, threatening him.
"Then what will thee do? Sit on the wharf at Philadelphia, while Matthew waits at the ferry?" And John laughed heartily at the picture he drew.
"Thy remarks are unkind, John. Friend Watson would not mislead me," said William, much depressed by his partner's chaffing.
"I would not have thee think that I thought so," replied John; "but really it is thy affair, not mine, and first let us attend to our joint concern. We will send word to William Emley to-morrow and settle this matter of ending our partnership. Then thee
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