And, if she was, 'twouldn't make no difference.

He's the one to say whether he's goin' to leave or not." "But he does say it.

That is, he--" "He just says he 'cal'lates.' He never said he was GOIN' to do anything; not for years, anyhow.

It's all right, Mrs.Thankful.You just wait and see.

If worst comes to worst I've got a--" She stopped short.