You see, she wanted him to come here to work so's she could have him under her thumb and run over and give him orders every few minutes.

Imogene gives him orders, too, and he minds; she makes him.

Hannah don't like that; 'cordin' to her notion Kenelm hadn't ought to have any skipper but her.

It's all right, though, Mrs.
Barnes.

It's good for Kenelm and it's good for Hannah.