`` Well , if I did n't exercise , do you suppose I should be able to do that -- or that ? '' cried Jack , turning a somersault and striking a fine attitude as he came up , flattering himself that he was the model of a youthful athlete . `` You look more like a clothes-pin than a Hercules , '' was the crushing reply of this unsympathetic brother , and Jack meekly retired with a bad headache . `` I do n't do such silly things now : I 'm as broad across the shoulders as you are , and twice as strong on my pins , thanks to my gymnastics . Bet you a cent I 'll be dressed first , though you have got the start , '' said Jack , knowing that Frank always had a protracted wrestle with his collar-buttons , which gave his adversary a great advantage over him . `` Done ! '' answered Frank , and at it they went . A wild scramble was heard in Jack 's room , and a steady tramp in the other as Frank worked away at the stiff collar and the unaccommodating button till every finger ached . A clashing of boots followed , while Jack whistled `` Polly Hopkins , '' and Frank declaimed in his deepest voice , `` Arma virumque cano , Trojae qui primus ab oris Italiam , fato profugus , Laviniaque venit litora . '' Hair-brushes came next , and here Frank got ahead , for Jack 's thick crop would stand straight up on the crown , and only a good wetting and a steady brush would make it lie down . `` Play away , No. 2 , '' called out Frank as he put on his vest , while Jack was still at it with a pair of the stiffest brushes procurable for money . `` Hold hard , No. 11 , and do n't forget your teeth , '' answered Jack , who had done his . Frank took a hasty rub and whisked on his coat , while Jack was picking up the various treasures which had flown out of his pockets as he caught up his roundabout . `` Ready ! I 'll trouble you for a cent , sonny ; '' and Frank held out his hand as he appeared equipped for the day . `` You have n't hung up your night-gown , nor aired the bed , nor opened the windows . That 's part of the dressing ; mother said so . I 've got you there , for you did all that for me , except this , '' and Jack threw his gown over a chair with a triumphant flourish as Frank turned back to leave his room in the order which they had been taught was one of the signs of a good bringing-up in boys as well as girls . `` Ready ! I 'll trouble you for a cent , old man ; '' and Jack held out his hand , with a chuckle .
He XXXXX the money and a good clap beside ; then they retired to the shed to black their boots , after which Frank filled the woodboxes and Jack split kindlings , till the daily allowance was ready .
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