The Lad and the Devil
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of work in the house. So one evening in the hay-making time he came home and began to scold and swear all over the house. "Dear me, don't get into such a temper," said the gudewife; "to-morrow
we will try and change our work. I'll go with the mowers and mow the hay, and you can stop at home and mind the house." Yes, the husband rather liked that, and he was quite willing for his part. Early next morning the gudewife took a scythe on