Now, Mr.Ellery, I s'pose we've got to arrange for your supper and stayin' overnight; and with this house the way 'tis and all, I don't see--" But the minister was still interested in the Hammond household.
"This Nathaniel Hammond ?" he asked.

"You don't seem enthusiastic over him.

Is he a black sheep ?" This reply also was short, but emphatic.
"No," said Keziah.

"He's a fine man." Then she resumed her semisoliloquy concerning her companion's entertainment.
"I guess," she said, "that the best thing for you to do will be to go to Cap'n Elkanah's.

They'll be real glad to see you, I know, and you'll be in time for supper, for Elkanah and Annabel have been to Denboro and they'll be late home.