He spell it out word by word, but I don't tink he understand dat it come from prison, only dat it come from someone who wanted some rope and a turn-screw.

Me do just the same way wid de second letter.

As for de clothes, me buy dem dat day, make dem up in bundle, and not go back to lodging at all.

Me not know how anyone could know dat I buy dat minister clothes for you, sah.

Me told de storekeeper dat dey was for cousin of mine, who preach to de colored folk, and dat I send him suit as present.