He has no business to come and separate me from the best friend I've got.

I'd tell him so if he was here--What was that ?" Both women looked at each other with startled faces.

They listened intently.
"Why, wa'n't that funny!" whispered Keziah.

"I thought I heard--" "You DID hear.

So did I.What do you suppose--" "S-s-s-h-h! It sounded from the front room somewhere.