The rear car disappeared around the curve by Solomon Higgins' cranberry shanty.
Mr.Hamilton sighed heavily.
"She's gone, Shadrach," he said.

"Mary-'Gusta's gone." Shadrach echoed the sigh.
"Yes, she's gone," he agreed.

"I feel as if the best part of you and me had gone along with her.

Well, t'other parts have got to go back to the store and wait on customers, I presume likely.

Heave ahead and let's do it.