He muttered somethin' that sounded like a Scripture text.

Simeon spoke up prompt.
"'Indeed you will,' says he, decided.

'Me and Hiram ain't that kind.
We've got relations of our own, and we know what it means when they come a-visitin'.

You and Mr.Holden'll take your comp'ny and go to see--whatever 'tis you want to see, and we'll make ourselves to home till you get back.

Yes, you will, or we clear out this minute.' "They didn't want to, but we was sot, and so they give in finally.