He'd a fresh colour then, an' a bright look wi' his eyes, as did your heart good to see.

He looked rare and happy that Sunday; but somehow, I'd a feelin' as it wouldn't last long.

I've no opinion o' furriners, Mr.Hackit, for I've travelled i' their country with my lady in my time, an' seen enough o' their victuals an' their nasty ways.' 'Mrs.Gilfil come from It'ly, didn't she ?' 'I reckon she did, but I niver could rightly hear about that.

Mr.Gilfil was niver to be spoke to about her, and nobody else hereabout knowed anythin'.

Howiver, she must ha' come over pretty young, for she spoke English as well as you an' me.