I need help in my part of the work.

That's why I haven't hired any of the dozen or so who are after the place.

What makes you ask?
You don't know of a good man for me, do you, Ros ?" "When do you want him to begin ?" "To-morrow morning, if he satisfies me." "Would I satisfy you ?" "You! Humph! Try me and see, that's all I'd ask." "All right.

I'll be on hand in the morning." He stopped, looked at me, and then seized me by the arm.
"See here!" he cried, "I'm lost in the fog, I guess likely.

What do you mean by that?
Is it time to laugh--or what ?" "It may be; I don't know.