"Susan Hobbs has the reputation of getting 'put out' pretty often," he said.

"She has a temper and it isn't a long one." "Has she been takin' care of Marcellus's girl ?" asked Zoeth.
"Yes.

As much care as the child has had." Captain Shad snorted.

It was evident that the housekeeper's manner had not impressed him favorably.
"Humph!" he said.

"I'd hate to have her take care of me, judgin' by the way she looked just now.