But he said she was clever, and she is, if pertness and a ready tongue counts for cleverness.

I suppose he pays her for what she tells him about Forbes, but he'd better save his money and fight on the square.

I don't like this tricky politics, an' never did." "I don't either," declared the man.

"But I'm in it, and can't get out." "That's what 'Rast says.

But some day they'll put him out, neck and crop, if he ain't careful." "Is the girl Eliza much use to him ?" "I can't say.