"What makes you talk like that ?" "Might as well.

She wouldn't understand it any better if 'twas Scripture, and it saves brain work.

The only satisfaction I get is bein' able to give my opinion of her and the grub without hurtin' her feelin's.

If I called her a wooden-headed jumpin' jack she'd only smile and say No, she didn't think 'twas goin' to rain, or somethin' just as brilliant." "Well, why don't you give her her walkin' papers ?" "I shall, when her month's up." "I wouldn't wait no month.

I'd heave her overboard to-night.