That's a real becomin' dress you've got on," he added, inspecting her admiringly.

"I declare, you look prettier every time I see you.

You favor your pa consider'ble; I can see it more and more.

'Bije had about all the good looks there was in our family," with a chuckle.

"Set down, do." The girl seated herself in a rocker, and looked at him for a moment without speaking.