Hopes yo' is feelin' fine this ebenin'," said the widow graciously.
"I'se come fo' to make yo' an offah," said Mr.Thomas.

"Yo' said yo' would mahrry me soon as I had a job.

Well, I'se got de job now." "Is it a steady job ?" "Yes, at de stone quarry dribin' a stone wagon." "How much yo' gits a week, Peter ?" "Twelve dollahs," was the proud answer.
"Den I closes wid you," said the widow, and allowed the suitor to embrace her.
Just then Aleck came in sight.

As he saw the couple through the open door he straightened up.
"Maybe yo' didn't look fo' me around, Mrs.Taylor," he said, stiffly.
"Oh, Yes, I did, Mistah Pop," she said, sweetly.

"But yo' see--I-- dat is--" She stopped short.