But I've got a heap to learn, I sure have.

I could read alright, if I had something to read, and I reckon I could learn to talk like you if I tried hard enough.

What else is there ?" Then, continued the shepherd, "A lady will keep her body as strong and as beautiful as she can, for this is one way that she expresses her heart and mind.

Do you see what I mean ?" Sammy answered slowly, "I reckon I do.

You mean I mustn't get stooped over and thin chested, and go slouching around, like so many of the girls and women around here do, and I mustn't let my clothes go without buttons, 'cause I am in a hurry, and I must always comb my hair, and keep my hands as white as I can.