He won't be scared at the shadow things in the night." Mr.Matthews smiled, as he turned to his guest.

"Pete never makes a mistake in his judgment of men, Mr.Howitt.

He's different from us ordinary folks, as you can see; but in some things he knows a heap more.

I'm mighty glad he's took up with you, sir.

All day I've been thinking I'd tell you about some things I don't like to talk about; I feel after last night like you'd understand, maybe, and might help me, you having education.