28/54 "I know who called you that--that name. It was Josiah Badger, and he really is one, you know. I was thinking of his testimony in meeting and how he called Ky--Abishai--a pepper shaker. That was ridiculous enough, but it reminded me of something else about Mr.Pepper, and I HAD to laugh. It wasn't at you, truly." So the minister begged her pardon; also he remained where he was, and heard the drops from the tree patter hollow on his hat. |