Strange forces, of which we know nothing, are about us everywhere.

I dare not say that I do not believe." "But you ain't scared ?" "Why should I fear ?" Sammy shook her head.

"Ain't 'nother man or woman in the whole country would dast spend the night here, Dad; except Pete, of course.

Not even Young Matt, nor my Daddy would do it; and I don't guess they're afraid of anything--anything that's alive, I mean.
You're sure different, Dad; plumb different.

I reckon it must be the city that does it.