"They are two regular old cats they are, and hunt one about all over the house as if they thought one was going to steal something.

They was fond of their brother in their way, but, bless you, they treated him like a child, and he das'ent call his soul his own; and you may be sure they didn't like the thought that he had left his money away from them, and that some one else would become master and missis of the Hall while they were living.

Martha and me was both of one mind that the old women were likely enough to do it if they had a chance.

I would give a good deal if I could find the will myself just to see their faces; interfering old things.

It was only two Sundays ago they told me after I came out of church that they didn't approve of the ribbons in my bonnet; just as if a girl was to go about as if she was a convict." "But you say there were men searching here, Jane.