"And this mornin' we never dreamed of such a thing.

How long this day has been!" "Judgin' by the state of my nerves and knees it's been two year," replied Shadrach.

"I've aged that much, I swan to man.

Humph! I wonder if Marcellus knows what's happened." His tone was not loud, but it or the lamplight in her face awakened Mary-'Gusta.

She stirred, opened her eyes and regarded them sleepily.
"Is it mornin' ?" she asked.
"No, no," replied Zoeth.