He was big and broad-shouldered and bearded.

His companion was short and stout and smooth-faced; also he appeared very much frightened.

Both men wore oilskin coats and sou'westers.
"Who are you ?" repeated Aunt Thankful.
The big man answered.

His sunburned, good-humored face was wrinkled and puckered with amazement.
"Well," he stammered, "I--we--Humph! well, we're neighbors and--but--but, I don't know as I know you, ma'am, do I ?" "I don't know why you should.

I don't know you, fur's that goes.