Well, we've got to give Hannah credit; she's got a head on her shoulders, even if the head does run pretty strong to mouth.
Imogene's took her measure, judgin' by what you said the girl said to you.

Hannah's thought it over, I cal'late, and she figgers that while there's life there's hope, as you might say.

Her brother may be engaged, but he ain't married, and, s'long's he ain't, she's got a chance.

You just see, Mrs.Thankful--you see if Hannah ain't sweeter to Kenelm from this on than a molasses jug stopper to a young one.

She'll lay herself out to make his home the softest spot in creation, so he'll think twice before leavin' it.