"He wus a' foolin' mor' or les' wid dat one a' comin' up frum Saint Louee; an' he sure ask'd me a big lot o' questions.

He done seemed right handy; he sure did." "Then that probably is the explanation.

Rene, would you be afraid to remain here alone for a little while ?" She glanced about into the gloom of the surrounding woods, her hesitancy answering me.
"It is not a pleasant prospect I admit, but there is no possible danger.

Kirby has gone, beyond all question, but I wish to learn, if I can, the direction he has taken.

All this must have happened only a short time ago--while we were at the cabin.