Bless God, I ain't keerin'.

He weren't mad at me, no mo'n' he were at you.

He jass mad!" Miss Betty looked at the old fellow keenly.

He remained, however, apparently unconscious of her scrutiny, and occupied himself with preparations for removing the tray.
"Nelson, what is the quarrel between my father and Mr.Vanrevel ?" He had lifted the tray, but set it down precipitately, bending upon her a surprised and sobered countenance.
"Missy," he said, gravely, "Dey big trouble 'twix' dem two." "I know," she returned quietly.

"What is it ?" "Wha' fo' you ax me, Missy ?" "Because you're the only one I can ask.