The richest land on God Almighty's footstool is lying right out there.

If I had my capital free I could plant it for millions." "I suppose your capital is largely in your plantation ?" asked Philip.
"Well, partly, sir, partly.

I'm down here now with reference to a little operation--a little side thing merely.

By the way gentlemen, excuse the liberty, but it's about my usual time"-- The Colonel paused, but as no movement of his acquaintances followed this plain remark, he added, in an explanatory manner, "I'm rather particular about the exact time--have to be in this climate." Even this open declaration of his hospitable intention not being understood the Colonel politely said, "Gentlemen, will you take something ?" Col.

Sellers led the way to a saloon on Fourth street under the hotel, and the young gentlemen fell into the custom of the country.
"Not that," said the Colonel to the bar-keeper, who shoved along the counter a bottle of apparently corn-whiskey, as if he had done it before on the same order; "not that," with a wave of the hand.