We had silver ones, but Dorinda insisted on keeping those to use when we had company.

In consequence we used them about twice a year, when the minister came.
"Of course," she said, "I ain't askin' you what happened over there or why he wanted to see you.

But I give you fair warnin' that, if I don't, Lute will.

Lute's so stuffed with curiosity that he's li'ble to bust the stitches any minute." "I'll tell you both, at supper," I said.
"Um-hm," said Dorinda.

"Well, I can wait, and Lute'll have to.