The story Clearing in the sky' throws light on the dignity of labour. It points out that hard work is the key to success in life. It is a life of hardwork and labour which tend beauty and grace to man's character. The clearing in the sky on the top was a beautiful farm which had been cleared of trees. It was very high. It seemed to touch the sky. It was a little less than an acre fenced around by wire. The old man grew vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes and yams in it.