They ain't any use in denying that, Mis' Primrose.

It has often been give and take between us and betwixt us.

And the hull town knows he has lifted his hand agin me more'n oncet.

But I always stood up to Hennerey, and I fit him back, free and fair and open.

I give him as good as he sent on this here earth, and I ain't the one to carry no annermosities beyond the grave.