Abbie, you ought to know the difference between a gift and a loan." "I do--when there is any difference.

But if lendin' Tim Foster ain't givin' it away, then I miss my guess." "Well," with another chuckle, "Tim don't feel that way.

He swore right up and down that he wouldn't take a cent--as a gift.

I offered to make him a present of ten dollars, but he looked so shocked that I apologized afore he could say no." "Yes, and then _lent_ him that thirty.

Shocked! The only thing that would shock that good-for-nothin' is bein' set to work.