4/12 Ham 'a all out an' the chickens is beginnin' to lay." "Eggs ?" "Of course, stranger. Thet's the on'y thing Spotville chickens lay, nowadays. I s'pose whar yeh come from they lay biscuits 'n' pork chops." "No. Door knobs, sometimes," said Mr.Merrick, "but seldom pork chops. Any milk ?" "Canned er fresh ?" "Fresh preferred." The landlord looked at him steadily. |