I told him never mind my bag; it was where it belonged and it stayed shut up, which was more'n you could say of some folks in this world.

I guess he understood; anyhow he beat it.
Lordy!" with another smile.

"I knew how to treat HIS kind.

Miss Coffin's told me enough times to look out for strange men.

Is this where I'm goin' to live, ma'am ?" "Why--why, yes; if you're a good girl and try hard to please and to learn.