Then Brownie recovered his footing, and Young Matt drew farther away.
Ollie continued; "We aim t' have you come t' th' city after a while.

I'm goin' t' get Uncle Dan t' give you a job in th' shops, an' you can get out o' these hills an' be somebody like we'uns." The tone was unmistakably patronizing.

The big mountaineer lifted his head proudly, and turned toward the speaker; but before he could reply, Sammy broke in eagerly, "Law! but that would sure be fine, wouldn't it, Matt?
I'd know you'd do somethin' big if you only had the chance.

I just know you would.

You're so--so kind o' big every way," she laughed.