Description of Brookdale—The house where Clinton lived—Specimens of his ingenuity—His habit of finding out how to do things—Annie—Clinton’s mother—Keeping ducks—Clinton’s poultry—Keeping accounts—His profits—Obstinate Specky—Ducks bad mothers—The duck-house—No school—Studying at home—Clinton at work—A mysterious “but,” 13 Digging a duck-pond—Bantering—A talk about work—Going to the pond—Clinton’s hesitation—Afraid of being laughed at—Ridicule—He yields—Bathing—A merry time—Unpleasant thoughts—A sail proposed—Clinton’s remonstrance—His return home—His companions’ sport—Aground—Laughing at mischief—Character of Jerry and Oscar—Dangers ahead, 30…
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