I hear a horse upon the road! It may be Dr.Gilmer!" and up she started.
"The horse has gone by," said Uncle Edward.

"Gilmer cannot possibly be here for an hour.

Sit down, child, and don't waste your pity.

The Rands are used to hard knocks.

I've seen old Gideon in the ring, black and blue and blind with blood, demanding proof that he was beaten.