"Somebody that 'ain't ever had no family, and 'ain't tied.

Now I'd be willin' to stay right along myself, but I couldn't leave Lillian any length of time.

She 'ain't never had anything hard put on her, and she 'ain't any too tough.

But your aunt can stay right along till your mother gits well, can't she ?" "I guess so," replied Maria.
There was something about Maria's manner which made Mrs.White uneasy.

She forced conversation in order to make her speak, and do away with that stunned look on her face.