I rather thought I had evened the account between us; at least I had reduced the balance a trifle.

This time it was not I who appeared ridiculous.
Dorinda saw me when I entered the kitchen.

Her hands were upraised.
"My soul and body!" she exclaimed.

"LOOK at them pants! LOOK at 'em! And I ain't had time to put a needle to your other ones yet!".