Of course we can't go in the front door like the minister and weddin' company, but the kitchen door was unfastened last night and I presume likely it's that way now.

You haven't any objection to the kitchen door, have you?
When old Laban lived here it's a safe bet he never used any other.

Cur'ous old critter, he was." They entered by the kitchen door.

The inside of the house, like the outside, was transformed by day and sunshine.

The rooms downstairs were large and well lighted, and, in spite of their emptiness, they seemed almost cheerful.
"Whose furniture is this ?" asked Thankful, referring to the stove and chair and sofa in the dining-room.
"Laban's; that is, it used to be.