And didn't want you to tell me?
Lem, something has happened.

You're not like yourself." "Miss Collie, I reckon I'm nigh all in," replied Lem, wearily.

"When I git this bandagin' done I'll fall right off my hoss." "But you're on the ground now, Lem," said Columbine, with a nervous laugh.

"What happened ?" "Did you hear about the argyment this mawnin' ?" "No.

What--who--" "You can ask Ole Bill aboot thet.