Broom, he was out, and she was at home by herself a-rinsing out some things.

But she soon put 'em away, and we sat down and had our teas together.

We was a-talking about--" "Never mind that," said Mr.Verner.

"It was in coming home, I conclude, that you were met by young Broom." Mrs.Roy raised her apron again, and passed it over her face but not a word spoke she in answer.
"What time did you leave Broom's cottage to return home ?" "I can't be sure, sir, what time it was.

Broom's haven't got no clock; they tells the time by the sun." "Was it dark ?" "Oh, yes, it was dark, sir, except for the moon.