79/110 But if they's a new one that's got David, Solomon, and Job in nateral form, I'll have one, and I'll git a joy I never expected out of life. I ain't got so much poetry in me, but it always riled me to read, '7. The law of the Lord is perfect, covertin' the soul.8.The statutes of the Lord are right.9.The fear of the Lord is clean.' And so it goes on, 'bout as much figgers as they is poetry. So if they make Bibles 'cordin' to common sense, I'll have one to-morrow if I have to walk to Onabasha to get it. Lawsy me! if you ain't gathered up Marthy's old pink tea set, and give it a show, too! Did you do that to please David, or do you honestly think them is nice dishes ?" "I think they are beautiful," laughed the Girl, sinking to a chair. |