Ah, yis--I haf had miny--zey are not steef like ze cochon Englees.

Describe ze looks, mon ami." Jennings did so, to the best of his ability, but the old man still appeared undecided.

"But she has been ill for three years," added Jennings.

"She fell and hurt her back, and--" "Eh--wha-a-at Celestine!" cried Le Beau excitedly.

"She did fall and hurt hersilf--eh, yis--mos' dredfil.