Engine was makin' such a noise she didn't hear, I presume likely." "Humph!" sniffed Baker, evidently envious; "I guess she heard you, all right.

Fellers like you make me tired.

Grabbin' every chance to curry favor with rich folks! Wonder you didn't tell her you drove a fish-cart and wanted her trade! As for me, I'm independent.

Don't make no difference to me how well-off a person is.

They're human, just the same as I am, and _I_ don't toady to 'em.