I mustn't set around and keep you from your work.

You might want to make some more cookies, or somethin'." The substitute assistant laughed aloud.

"I wasn't thinking of it," he said; "but I shall be glad to make the attempt if it would afford you amusement." Mrs.Bascom laughed, too.

"I guess you're better natured than I thought you was," she observed.

"It might amuse me some, I will admit, but I ain't got the time.