How did you hear it, Tom?
Come, tell us all about it." Tom Anderson hesitated a moment, and then said:-- "Now, boys, I'll tell you all 'bout it.

But you's got to be mighty mum 'bout it.

It won't do to let de cat outer de bag." "Dat's so! But tell us wat you yered.

We ain't gwine to say nuffin to nobody." "Well," said Tom, "las' night ole Marster had company.

Two big ginerals, and dey was hoppin' mad.