Some are brickmakers, some carpenters, some shoe-makers, some thatchers.

They are all known to me very well.

Nine of 'em are of your own congregation.' 'I can't help that,' said Stockdale.
'O, I know you can't.

I only told you.

The others are more church-inclined, because they supply the pa'son with all the spirits he requires, and they don't wish to show unfriendliness to a customer.' 'How do you choose 'em ?' said Stockdale.
'We choose 'em for their closeness, and because they are strong and surefooted, and able to carry a heavy load a long way without being tired.' Stockdale sighed as she enumerated each particular, for it proved how far involved in the business a woman must be who was so well acquainted with its conditions and needs.