He collected the rent from that Mr.Eldredge who used to live here.

I had a good many letters from him, mainly about paintin' and repairs." "Um--hum; I ain't surprised.

Chris sells paint as well as tea and tinware.

He's got the key, has he ?" "I suppose he has.

I ought to have gone up and got it from him." "Well, I wouldn't fret about it.