If you understand,' said Mr.Omer, after rubbing his chin again, and smoking a little, 'what I mean in a general way by the expression, "A long pull, and a strong pull, and a pull altogether, my hearties, hurrah!" I should say to you, that that was--in a general way--what I miss in Em'ly.' Mr.Omer's face and manner went for so much, that I could conscientiously nod my head, as divining his meaning.

My quickness of apprehension seemed to please him, and he went on: 'Now I consider this is principally on account of her being in an unsettled state, you see.

We have talked it over a good deal, her uncle and myself, and her sweetheart and myself, after business; and I consider it is principally on account of her being unsettled.

You must always recollect of Em'ly,' said Mr.Omer, shaking his head gently, 'that she's a most extraordinary affectionate little thing.

The proverb says, "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear." Well, I don't know about that.