Both Bill an' the little Saucy Willow looks that witless you-all would yearn to bat 'em one with the butt of a mule whip if onfortoonately you're present to be exasperated by sech exhibitions.

At last, however, jest as the patience of the audience is plumb played, both Bill an' the little Saucy Willow gives a start of surprise.

Which they're pretendin' to be startled to find they're feedin' off the same dish.

Thar you be; that makes 'em 'buck an' squaw'-- 'man an' wife;' an' yereafter, in Osage circles they can print their kyards 'Mister an' Missis Bill Connors,' while Bill draws an' spends the little Saucy Willow's annooty on payment day instead of Strike Axe.".