There was nothing to say.

It was a bare-handed fight with the wolf in those days.

I'm sure I made her understand that," she said.
"Well, I'll undertake to make her understand this," he said.

"Are you sure that Jennie Weeks is taking good care of you ?" "Jennie is well enough and is growing better each day, now be off to your courting, but if you love me, remember, and be careful," she said.
"Remember--one particular thing--you mean ?" he asked.
She nodded, her lips closed.
"You bet I will!" he said.

"All there is of me goes into this.