They say she's jest like her mother.

An' Nell Auchincloss--what a girl she was!" Dale felt his face grow red.

Indeed, this was strange conversation for him.
"Honest, Al--" he began.
"Son, don't lie to an old man." "Lie! I wouldn't lie to any one.

Al, it's only men who live in towns an' are always makin' deals.

I live in the forest, where there's nothin' to make me lie." "Wal, no offense meant, I'm sure," responded Auchincloss.