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Mr. Brookbine directed one piece of the board to be taken to each of the benches. He then stationed two of the class at a bench, intimating they were to work together, and divide the labor. When not actually employed, either one of the couple was to observe the other; but he was not to criticise him, for this might lead to quarrels. Every one could improve by noticing the mistakes of others.
"The first thing is to get one straight and square edge on each board," said the carpenter. "You will put one end of the board in the vise, and place one of the pins in the front of the bench, so that it will support the other end."