Thankful opened her eyes.

The sunlight was streaming in at the window.
Beneath that window hens were clucking noisily.

Also in the room adjoining someone was talking, protesting.
"I don't know, Hannah," said Mr.Parker's voice.

"I tell you I don't know where it is.

If I knew I'd tell you, wouldn't I?
I don't seem to remember what I done with it." "Well, then, you've got to set down and not stir till you do remember, that's all.