I used to think when I was a youngster that if ever I got where I c'd have all the custard pie I c'd eat that'd be all 't I'd ask fer.

I used to imagine bein' baked into one an' eatin' my way out.

Nowdays the's a good many things I'd sooner have than custard pie, though," he said with a wink, "I gen'ally do eat two pieces jest to please Polly." John laughed.

"What was the other thing ?" he asked.
"Other thing I once bought ?" queried David.

"Oh, yes, it was the fust hoss I ever owned.