Say, have you heard anything from Leander Babbitt lately ?" "No, nothin' more than Gab Bearse was reelin' off last time he was in here.

How is Phin Babbitt?
Does he speak to you yet ?" "Not a word.

But the looks he gives me when we meet would sour milk.

He's dead sartin that I had somethin' to do with his boy's volunteerin' and he'll never forgive me for it.

He's the best hand at unforgivin' I ever saw.