I'd almost forgot her.

We was tame and toler'ble contented by that time.

Phinney called to her as she went by the door.
"'Is that young one asleep ?' he asked.
"'Yes, sir,' says she, 'he is.

Is there anything I can do?
Did you want anything ?' "Simeon looks at me.

'I swan to man, it's catchin'!' he says.