I'm scandalous glad you tuk it; an' now I'll have a ride in it, an' no thanks to Don Gordon nuther.

Been a livin' here ever since you've been gone ?" added Dan, as he stepped into the boat and picked up the oars.
"Yes, an' I've been a lookin' fur you every day.

Seems to me you might a knowed where to find me, kase here's whar I hung out when the Yanks was in the country.

Hear anything about me, in the settlement ?" "Yes, lots.

Silas Jones has done been to Dave fur them eight dollars you owe him." "Much good may they do him, when he gets 'em," said Godfrey, snapping his fingers in the air.
"Dave's goin' to pay the bill," added Dan.