It's orkard for you--ez I said afore--but I don't see wot on earth you need get riled for.

Ef he ran off on account of only two hundred and fifty dollars he ain't goin' to run back again for the mere matter o' your marrying Joan.

Ef he had--he'd a done it afore this.

It's orkard ez I said--but the only orkardness is your feelin's.

I reckon Joan's got used to hers." Demorest had risen angrily to his feet.