It didn't worry the old folks none, an' the only worry to me was Milly's everlastin' prayin' an' workin' to save my soul.

She never converted me, but we was the best of comrades, an' I reckon no brother an' sister ever loved each other better.

Well, Frank Erne an me hit up a great friendship.

He was a strappin' feller, good to look at, an' had the most pleasin' ways.

His religion never bothered me, for he could hunt an' fish an' ride an' be a good feller.