The present Mr. Parslow was teaching his son the craft; the two of them and their three workmen would scramble like industrious termites over the scaffolding they'd erected at the corner of the library, or over the roof of the chapel, and haul up bright new blocks of stone or rolls of shiny lead or balks of timber. The
In the story, Mr. Parslow is seen imparting his skills to his son as they work diligently on a construction project. They, along with their three laborers, navigate the scaffolding they built around the library and the chapel. The scene paints a picture of them as hardworking individuals, akin to busy termites, as they transport various materials like stone, lead rolls, and timber.
This vivid imagery emphasizes the labor-intensive nature of...
