"And of course I can.

Do you want to go to Hartley for anything?
Because if you don't, we can cut across from the next road and get to Walden in about fifteen miles, while it's seventeen by Hartley; but if you want to go we can, for I needn't hurry.

I've got a box of lunch and a feed for my horse in the back of the buggy.

Mother said I was to stay with you until I saw you settled in your room, if you had to go; and if you do, she is angry with Grandpa, and she is going to give him a portion of her mentality the very first time she comes in contact with him.

She said so." "Yes, I can almost hear her," said Kate, struggling to choke down a rising laugh.