There is Captain Bangs, for instance.

He is well to do, and I'm sure he is a good friend.

Why don't you ask him ?" Thankful's answer was prompt and sharp.
"Indeed I shan't," she declared.
"Then I will.

I'll be glad to." "Emily Howes, if you say one word to Cap'n Obed about borrowin' money from him I'll--I'll never speak to you afterwards.

Go to Captain Obed.
The idea!" "But why not, Auntie?
He IS a friend, and--" "Of course he is; that's the very reason.