He suspected me at first, but at last he thought I was what I looked--a fool.

He wanted to know where you lived, but I wouldn't tell him.

I told him you told me not to tell anyone, 'cause, if I did, the Yankee thieves would be clearing out the rest of the chickens." "Did you tell him that, now ?" the woman said in delight; "he must have thought you was a fool.

Well, it's a good thing the Yanks should hear the truth sometimes.

Well, have you done now ?" "No, I have only seen one side of their works yet.