That pipe's been up so long that I wouldn't wonder if 'twas chock-full of soot.

If you're careful, though, I don't believe you'll get any on you.

Never mind the floor; I'm goin' to wash that before I leave." Reluctantly, slowly, the unwilling Mr.Pepper suffered himself to be led to the chair.

He mounted it and gingerly took hold of the pipe.
"Better loosen it at the stove hole first," advised Keziah.

"What was it you wanted to see me about, 'Bish ?" "Oh, nothin', nothin'," was the hasty response.