I ain't terrible backward with the trigger finger, John Mark.

Not that I figure on bragging, but I want you to pick good men for my trail and tell 'em to step soft.

Is that square ?" "Aside from certain idiosyncrasies, such as your manner of paying a call by way of a cellar window, I think you are the soul of honor, Ronicky Doone.

Now may I sit down ?" "Suppose we shake hands to bind the bargain," said Ronicky.

"You send for Caroline Smith; I'm to do the persuading to get her out of the house.