So Alpheus thought I looked thin, hey?
Well, if I had to live on that soup he sold me, I'd be thinner'n I am now.

You tell him that canned hot water is all right if you like it, but it seems a shame to put mud in it.

It only changes the color and don't help the taste." Mr.Bangs, who was still staring at Emily, now ventured a remark.
"Is that a relation of yours, Cy ?" he asked.
"That?
Oh! Well, no, not exactly.

And yet I don't know but she is.
Fellers, this is Emmie Thomas.

Can't you shake hands, Emmie ?" The child rose, laid down the magazine, which was open at the colored picture of a group of ladies in crinoline and chignons, and, going across the room, extended a hand to Mr.Tidditt.
"How do you do, sir ?" she said.
"Why--er--how d'ye do?
I'm pretty smart, thank you.