I rayther think she's sickly, but I shall put her through for what she's worth; she may last a year or two.

I don't go for savin' niggers.

Use up, and buy more, 's my way;-makes you less trouble, and I'm quite sure it comes cheaper in the end;" and Simon sipped his glass.
"And how long do they generally last ?" said the stranger.
"Well, donno; 'cordin' as their constitution is.

Stout fellers last six or seven years; trashy ones gets worked up in two or three.

I used to, when I fust begun, have considerable trouble fussin' with 'em and trying to make 'em hold out,--doctorin' on 'em up when they's sick, and givin' on 'em clothes and blankets, and what not, tryin' to keep 'em all sort o' decent and comfortable.