I ain't never been able to take much stock in catchin' consumption.

There was Mis' Gay night an' day with Susan for ten years, an' she's jest as well as anybody.

I should be afraid 'twas a good deal likelier to be in your family.

Does Lois cough ?" "None to speak of." "Well, there's more kinds of consumption than one." Mrs.Babcock made quite a long call.

She shook Mrs.Field's hand warmly at parting.