Tut, tut, tut! You are a wonder, Jed." Jed did not dispute the truth of this statement.

He looked troubled, however.

"Sho!" he said; "I'm sorry if I plagued 'Bijah that way.

If I'd known he was sick I wouldn't have done it.

I never once thought so many folks as one every hour would want to see me this time of year.