I'll thank you for her.

By the way, I told Caroline where I was cal'latin' to go this mornin', and she wished to be remembered to you." Pearson seemed pleased, but he made no comment.

Captain Elisha blew a smoke ring from his pipe.
"And say, Jim," he added, embarrassed in his turn, "I hope you won't think I'm interferin' in your affairs, but are you still set against comin' up to where I live?
I know you said you had a reason, but are you sure it's a good one ?" He waited for an answer but none came.

Pearson was gazing out of the window.

The captain looked at his watch and rose.
"I guess I'll have to be goin'," he said.