The shoes, having been thoroughly examined through her great iron-bound spectacles, were thrust under the mattress of her bed.
That evening, Uncle Isham stepped in to see the old woman, who was counteracting the effects of the cool evening air by sitting as close as possible to the remains of the fire which had cooked the supper.

She was very glad to see him.

She wanted somebody to whom she could unburden her mind.

"Wot you got to say 'bout Miss Annie's husband," she asked, "wot done come to-day ?" "Was dat him ?" exclaimed the old man.

"Nobody tole me dat." This was true, for the good-natured Letty, having discovered the mistake that had been made, had concluded to say nothing about it and to keep away from Aunt Patsy's for a few days, until the matter should be forgotten.
"Well, I spec Miss Annie's mighty glad to git him back agin," continued the old man, after a moment's reflection.