Anyhow, you can tell a Hammond by the size of his boots.

Come out from behind that door this minute.

Ain't you ashamed of yourself ?" The owner of the boot stepped forth from behind the door and seized her by both hands.
"Halloo, Keziah!" he cried joyfully.

"My, but it's good to see you." "Halloo, Nat!" said Keziah heartily.

"It's kind of good to see you, too." The rest of him was in keeping with his boots.