Old birds like to roost comf'table.

You've got a fairly roomy coop yourself." "Hum! Isn't it--er--I should suppose you would find it rather expensive.
Can you--do you--" "Yes, I can afford it, thank you.

Maybe there'll be enough left in the stockin' to buy a few knickknacks for the yard.

You can't tell." The captain glanced at the iron dogs guarding the Atkins gate.

His tone was rather sharp.
"Yes, yes, certainly; certainly; of course.