I don't want to be put through my catechism yet a while." "No, you mustn't go.

I want you to meet Mr.Ellery.You sit out on the wash bench by the back door till I get rid of whoever 'tis that's comin'.

Scoot!" Nat "scooted," stopping to snatch up his hat as he ran.

Keziah went into the dining room and admitted Captain Zebedee Mayo, who was panting from the exertion of his walk.
"Whew!" puffed Captain Zeb, mopping his forehead.

"How be you, Keziah?
What?
You ain't all alone! Thought you'd have a cabin full of gab machines by this time.