Claudia, Walt and others in “Lily B. Good”

Walt, why are my children on a chain gang?

I am teaching these boys how to dig a hole

Why?

A good hole can serve a boy in a lot of ways. It helps them focus, lets them sweat, and makes them appreciate a warm bed at night.

How much is there to teach about a hole?

That's the kind of attitude that leads to substandard holes.