Rather have a new sou'wester of my own, any day in the week.

When I buy a sou'wester I know what it's made of." "Mrs.Ruggles knows what the crown is made of--gold, nicely padded with bonds and preferred stock." "Humph! Sometimes I wonder if the paddin's waterproof.

As for the gold--well, you can make consider'ble shine with brass when you're dealin' with nigh-sighted folks ...

and children." To this indirect reference to Miss Warren and her brother Pearson made no reply.

The pair conversed freely on other subjects, but each avoided this one.