"Not that you do--far from it.

But, as I was saying, our dear Caroline has--" "Thank you, ma'am.

I hope I don't groan too loud.

Do you know, I believe climate has a bearin' on duty, same as it has on rheumatics.

I s'pose you city folks"-- and there was almost contempt in the words--"are sort of Christian Science, and figger it's an 'error'-- hey?
Somethin' to be forgot." The lady resented the interruption, and the contempt nettled her.
"Not at all!" she retorted.