I were busy mendin' my fishin' gear before I stows un away when Injun Jake comes.

We talks about fur and I brings the silver out t' show he.

Then I lays un on the table and keeps on mendin' the gear after he goes, thinkin' to put the fur up after I gets through mendin'." "What time did Indian Jake come ?" asked Doctor Joe.
"A bit after noon.

Handy to one o'clock 'twere, for I were just boilin' the kettle.

He eats a snack with me." "How long did he stay?
What time did he go ?" "I'm not knowin' just the time.