He will do well in the world; perhaps he will even do big things.

But I heard dear old Preachin' Bill say once, that 'some fellers can do mighty big things in a durned little way.' So he is going back to the city, and I am going to stay in the hills." Jim took no pains to hide his delight.

"I knowed it, girl.

I knowed it.

Bank on the old blood every time.