He saw so many things in a moment that had lain under his eyes unnoticed.
"There is much rough wisdom in your speech, Jonas," said Andrew.
"That's a fact.

You and me used to go to school to old Benefield together when I was little and you was growed up.

You allers beat everybody all holler in books and spellin'-matches, Andy.

But I 'low I cut my eye-teeth 'bout as airly as some of you that's got more larnin' under your skelp.

Now, I say to our young friend and feller-citizen, don't go 'way tell you've spoke a consolin' word to a girl as'll stick to you tell the hour and article of death, and then remains yours truly forever, amen." [Illustration: JONAS.] "How do you know that, Jonas ?" said August, smiling in spite of himself.
"How do I know it?
Why, by the testimony of a uncorrupted and disinterested witness, gentlemen of the jury, if the honorable court pleases.