If it will ease your mind I'll change to a business suit." "I don't care.

You know how I feel; we had a little talk about hats a spell ago, you remember.

If you're willin' to take me 'just as I am, without a plea,' as the hymn-tune says, why, I cal'late I'll say yes and go.

Set down and wait while I get on my ceremonials." He retired to the curtain alcove, and Pearson heard him rustling about, evidently making a hurried change of raiment.

During this process he talked continuously.
"Jim," he said, "I ain't been to the theater but once since I landed in New York.