Good people as ever I sailed for.

As for Zach and the packet--Ho, ho!" He laughed, rocking back and forth on the chair, which creaked in sympathy.
"What's the joke ?" demanded the housekeeper.

"Don't do that! That chair wasn't made for elephants to use." "Hey?
'Tis pretty weak in the knees, ain't it?
Dad would say 'twas a piece with the creed of those that owned it.

I--What's that?
Somebody's comin'.

I'm goin' to clear out.