Assuming this is "Let George Do It!" by Della Johnson,
One will be able to infer that the time period is before the widespread use of technology, specifically farming technology. This is due to George being asked to help dig irrigation ditches, something that rarely happens in modern times.
The chant they often spoke allures to the year being 1865, agreeing with the earlier inference of it being a pre-technology time period.
<span>1) The author wanted you to feel suspense while understanding the anger and bad relationship of the two.
2) </span><span> When there's the part describing going down into the tunnel like thing. sorry i forgot what exactly its called.</span>
I think this is fine the way you have it, any questions about just ask. :)♡
who is here so rude.......love his country