"Oh, I WOULD like to go! I haven't had a day off since this place opened and I never rode in an automobile more'n three times in my life.

But I can't do it.

You and Emily and John can, of course, and you must; but I've got to stay here.

Some of the boarders will be here for their meals and I can't leave the house alone." Captain Obed uttered a dismayed protest.
"Sho!" he exclaimed.

"Sho! That's too bad.