But Elnathan's mouth shuts tighter than a muskrat trap and I couldn't get nothin' out of him.

He just looked knowin' and that was all.

But, if it's so, it may mean a heap to Denboro." I was considering the news when he spoke again.
"It might mean a lot to you, Ros," he whispered.
"How so ?" "Why, this way: If this concern offered you enough money you might sell out to them, mightn't you?
Sell all your place, I mean; you could get another one easy enough.

You ain't particular about livin' by the shore." "But--you urge me to SELL!" I exclaimed.

"Sell the Shore Lane with the rest ?" "Why not?
You wouldn't be sellin' to Colton.