The jolting of that confounded car has nearly shaken my head to pieces." But Aby was by no means inclined to be so merciful.

The probability was that he would be able to pump his father more thoroughly in his present weak state than he might do in a later part of the afternoon; so he persevered.
"But, governor, it's so important we should know what we're about.
Did you see any one else except himself ?" "I saw them all I believe, except her.

I was told she never showed in the morning; but I'm blessed if I don't think I saw the skirt of her dress through an open door.

I'll tell you what, Aby, I could not stand that." "Perhaps, father, after hall it'll be better I should manage the business down there." "I believe there won't be much more to manage.

But, Aby, do leave me now, there's a good fellow; then in another hour or so I'll get up, and we'll have it all out." "When you're out in the open air and comfortable, it won't be fair to be bothering you with business.