This is the beginning of patrick jones. From this time on, his life will be a constant conflict. Necessity, and duty opposing dreams and distractions. These conflicts exist in every human being and we must to learn to do with them. It 10 years later, he is still immature and in thought and action. He can raise more hell than any kid on the block. He has plenty of fun, some of it not in accord with adult ideas of peace and quiet, but all in the routine of a boyhood. Anyakes him feel not in spirit of meanness, but because the old man represents authority and discipline. Yes, over the years dad has learned that firecracker shooting must be restrained at times and this will hurt bad more than it hurts pat. As patrick grows older he finds it pleasant to have people make a fuss over him like the time when he won first prize or when he hurt his knee in the championship Football Game and covered himself with glory. Everybody made over and waited on him. He was the fourstar local hero and he lo