He had just come out of the barnyard, and was closing the gate.

She hurried toward him, for, although somewhat porpoise-built, she was vigorous and could walk fast.
"I am so pleased to see you, Michael," she said.

"I have brought you something which I think you will like," and, opening a black bag which she carried on her arm, she produced a package wrapped in brown paper.
"This," she said, opening the wrapping, "is a pie--a veal and 'am pie--such as you would not be likely to find in this country, unless you got me to make it for you.

I baked it early this morning, intending to come here, and being sure you would like it; and you needn't have any scruples about taking it.

I bought everything in it with my own money.