I shall have it all right and tidy in a very little time.

I ought not to have been so backward." Giles spoke quite anxiously for one of his undemonstrative temperament; for he feared that if the Melburys once were back in their own house they would not be disposed to turn out again.
"'Tis we ought not to have been so forward; that's what 'tis," said Mr.
Melbury, testily.

"Don't keep us here in the sitting-room; lead on to the bakehouse, man.

Now we are here we'll help ye get ready for the rest.

Here, mis'ess, take off your things, and help him out in his baking, or he won't get done to-night.