"I don't care," replied Tommy, holding the baby by one hand while he
continued to kick at Billy. Billy, however, would not stand it; he
lowered his head, made a butt at Tommy, and he and Albert rolled on the
ground one over the other. The baby roared, and Tommy began to whimper.
Mrs. Seagrave ran up to them and caught up the baby; and Tommy,
alarmed, caught hold of his mother's dress for protection, looking
behind him at Billy, who appeared inclined to renew the attack.

"Why don't you mind what is said to you, Tommy? I told you that he
would butt you," said Mrs. Seagrave, pacifying the child.

"I don't care for him," replied Tommy, who perceived that the goat was
walking away.

"No, you are very brave now that he has gone; but you're a very naughty
boy not to mind what is said to you."

"Billy never butts at me, mamma," said Caroline.

"No, my dear, because you do not tease him; but your brother is very
fond of teasing animals, and so he gets punished and frightened. It is
very wrong of him to do so, especially as he is told by his father and
me that he ought not."

"You said I was a good boy when I learnt my lesson this morning,"
replied Tommy.

"Yes, but you should always be good," replied his mother.

"I can't be always good," said Tommy; "I want my dinner."