Why, I counted more on your goin' than--Humph! You've just got to go, that's all.

Can't Imogene look after the house ?" "She could if she was goin' to be here, but she's goin' to the Fair herself.

I promised her she could and I must keep my promise." "Yes, yes; I presume likely you must.

But now, Mrs.Thankful--" "I'm afraid there can't be any 'but,' Cap'n.

You and Mr.Kendrick and Emily go and I'll get my fun thinkin' what a good time you'll have." She was firm and at last the captain yielded.