I'm a pretty tough old critter, 'cordin' to your estimate, but I shouldn't let my brother's children starve.

If the wust comes to the wust, there's always a home and plenty to eat for you both at South Denboro." This offer did not appear to comfort the young gentleman greatly.

His disgust was evident.
"South Denboro!" he repeated, scornfully.

"Gad!...

South Denboro!" "Yup.