Trying to make our fortune in Virginia, Beriah Sellers nearly ruined us and we had to settle in Kentucky and start over again.

Trying to make our fortune in Kentucky he crippled us again and we had to move here.

Trying to make our fortune here, he brought us clear down to the ground, nearly.

He's an honest soul, and means the very best in the world, but I'm afraid, I'm afraid he's too flighty.

He has splendid ideas, and he'll divide his chances with his friends with a free hand, the good generous soul, but something does seem to always interfere and spoil everything.