And I can't understand the attitude of men who would maliciously--" "It's kinda got to be part uh the scenery to josh a pilgrim," Billy took the trouble to explain.

"We don't mean any harm.

I reckon you'll get along all right, once yuh get wised up." "Do you expect to be in town for any length of time ?" Mr.Dill's voice was wistful, as well as his eyes.

"Somehow, you don't seem to adopt that semi-hostile attitude, and I--I'm very glad for the opportunity of knowing you." Charming Billy made a rapid mental calculation of his present financial resources and of past experience in the rate of depletion.
"Well.

I may last a week or so, and I might pull out to-morrow," he decided candidly.