He never yeeped but just onct, when I furst gripped ther girl.

I don't reckon as she wus hurt et all; leastwise I never aimed fer ter hurt her none." "Has she said anything ?" "Not a damned twitter; maybe she's fainted.

I dunno, but that's ther way females do.

What shall I do with the bird, Kirby ?" "Oh, hold on to her there awhile, long as she's quiet.

I'm going to try the steam again, and get outside into the big river.