"Well, what's the matter with me ?" "Not the things they said, I fervently hope." "Well, they have some assurance to come out here and talk about me, and you've got as much to listen, and then come and tell me about it," he cried.
"It was over in a minute," said Kate.

"I'd no idea what they were going to say.

They said it, and went.

Oh, I can't spare Nancy Ellen, she's all I had!" Kate sank down on the step and covered her face.

George took one long look at her, arose, and walked out of hearing.