"No-o.
Of course, that _might_ be done.

Still, I--" "You think that wouldn't cause no more rejoicin' than some other things have?
Yes, yes; I cal'late I understand, Mr.Graves.Well, I guess you'll have to give me to-night to chew over this.

I guess you will.
It's come on me so sudden, 'Bije's death and all, that I want to be by myself and think.

I don't want to seem unsociable or lackin' in hospitality.

The whole house is yours.