It isn't of any consequence, but it is natural to have a curiosity about such things, and I shall be very thankful to you if you will bring me any news that you may get.

And when you come, Michael, you may be sure that you will not go away hungry, be it daytime or night." "Oh, I'll come along, you bet," said Mike, "an' I am much obleeged to you, Mrs.Flower, for this here pie." When the good cook had gone to speak with Mrs.Drane, Mike repaired to the woodshed, where, picking up an axe, he stood for some moments regarding a short, knotty log on end in front of him.

His blood flowed angrily.
"Marry that there Bannister girl," he said to himself.

"A pretty piece of business if that family was to come here with their money an' their come-up-ence.

They'd turn everythin' upside down on this place.