"I cal'lated as much." "You cal'lated it! For the land sakes--why ?" "Because you begun by sayin' you was a relation of mine.

I've got a good many relations floatin' around loose and there ain't nary one of 'em ever come to see me unless 'twas to get money.

If I give money to all my relations that asked for it I'd be a dum sight poorer'n I be now." Thankful was by this time thoroughly angry.
"Look here," she snapped.

"If I'd come to you expectin' you to GIVE me any money I'd be an idiot as well as a relation.

Far's that last part goes I ain't any prouder of it than you are." This pointed remark had no more effect than the statement of relationship.