when George Washington was a small boy, he loved to ride through the forest with his father. Mr. Washington was a very kind man. He often stopped to help his men cut down trees for firewood.
"Father," asked the boy, can't I help, too? I will do as you"do,
No my son. You are still too young." said his father. But on your tenth birthday will have a surprise for you.''
George waited for his tenth birthday lo come. He wanted know what his gave a His father s father was going to give him. At last the day came" His father gave him a hatchet.