"The land is rich, and I expect to raise a big crop next year.

I've quite a cosy house, up there, not far from the creek.

The summer evenings are lovely and cool.
I can't get mother to stay over night.

I wish you would come and go with her, and stay a few days." "How could I stay away from home that long?
The heavens would fall." "Well, that might help some.

But, honestly, Carlia, you ought to get away from this grind a little.