How in the world did you get in here this time without my hearin' you ?" Phineas ignored the question.

He asked one of his own.

"How's the only original high and mighty patriot this afternoon ?" he sneered.
The Winslow hand caressed the Winslow chin.
"If you mean me, Phin," drawled Jed, "I'm able to sit up and take nourishment, thank you.

I judge you must be kind of ailin', though.

Take a seat, won't you ?" "No, I won't.