It was too bad to keep you standin' there so long, but I couldn't get waited on before.

I think Mr.Robbins had ought to have more help.

It's too much for him with only two clerks, an' the post-office to tend, too.

I see you got a letter." Mrs.Field nodded.

The two women went down the steps into the street.
"How's Lois to-night ?" Mrs.Green asked as they went along.
"I guess she's about as usual.