This is the first time in his life that a child of his has disobeyed him." "Except Adam, when he married Agatha; and he strutted like a fighting cock about that." "Well, he won't 'strut' about this, and you won't either, even if you are showing signs of standing up for her.

Go at that wash, while I get dinner." Dinner was on the table when Adam Bates hung his hat on its hook and saw the note for him.

He took it down and read: FATHER: I have gone to Normal.

I borrowed the money of a woman who was willing to trust me to pay it back as soon as I earned it.

Not Nancy Ellen, of course.