"They think a great deal of education up around Boston where I came from.

Where did you come from ?" "From Boston." "So I have been told--from Harvard College.

Can I speak with you a minute in private ?" "Yes, madam.

Step aside." "I suppose you are kinder surprised that I let my gal there, Gretchen, bring her violin with her; but I have a secret to tell ye.

Gretchen is a kind of a poet, makes rhymes, she does; makes _fool_ rhyme with _school_, and such things as that.