But we got to get a dog and some hens for you.

I just thought I'd go over and see Wid Gardner, little while, and talk over things." "How is your knee now ?" she asked.

"It seemed to me you sounded rather limpy, Mr.Gage." "Is that what you want to call me, ma'am ?" said he at last--"Mr.Gage?
It sounds sort of strange to me, but it makes me feel taller.

Folks always called me Sim." She heard him turn, hesitant.

"You'll not be gone long ?" said she.
"I reckon not." "Then bring me the pan of potatoes in here, so that I can peel them." "You're mighty helpful, ma'am.