I could have prescribed a shotgun, but I didn't.

You see, he thinks her deefness is the only trouble; I haven't told him the rest, and don't you do it, either.

Bailey's a good-hearted chap." "Humph! his heart may be good, but his head's goin' to seed.

I'll keep quiet if 'twill please you, though." "Yes.

And, see here, Ase! I don't care to be the laughin' stock of Bayport.