When I am gone Luke will miss me, but thar won't be no difference in his comfort, and I know thou'lt look arter baby and be a mother to her.

I don't suppose as thou wilt stay here long; thou art over fifteen now, and the lads will not be long afore they begin to come a-coorting of thee.

But doan't ee marry in Varley, Polly.

My Luke's been a good husband to me.

But thou know'st what the most of them be--they may do for Varley bred gals, but not for the like of thee.