A Shoemaker (Stage 3)

Will you tell me a story this evening, father? asked William P. a fine lad been a gallant officer in the revolutionary war.

And what story shall I tell you, my son? said the general.

Something about the war, father.

You are always for hearing about the war, William, said General P.: I have told you almost all the stories I recollect. And besides, William, if you love to hear about war so well, when you are young, you will wish to be a soldier, when you become a man.

Well, well, William, said the general, I must tell you one story more. Where are Henry and John? You may call them. They will like to hear the story too.

William, Henry and John enter.

Henry: Father! William says you are going to tell us a story about the war! What-

John: Shall you tell us about some battle, where you fought?

Gen. P.: Sit down, my children, sit down. Did I ever tell about Enoch Crosby?

William: Enoch Crosby? why, I never heard of such a man.

Henry: Nor did I.

Gen. P.: I suppose not. But he was a brave man, and did that for his country, which is worthy to be told.