"It teaches you plenty. And you're not getting a reward for being mouthy or drawing in class," he paused, "Neither are you," he said to the younger, and then looked back at Ed. "If you want this, you have to earn it... Just like if you want money, you have to earn it. If you want to count your money, you need school." He stuck it in his desk and locked it. "And I didn't buy it, I made it, kid. Because I went to school, I have a house of my own that I paid for and built with money I counted, which I learned how to do in school. He might not become a better fisherman, but then he might when he learns about how many fish he catches. You're too busy not giving school a chance while most of the others want to learn. If you don't want to learn, fine, but leave everyone else out of your little scheme." He yawned as if unfazed by the kid. "What is your real problem? Can't read? You need school for that."