Good night, all hands." All the way back across the fields and through the grove the Captain was silent.

Mary-'Gusta clinging to his hand was silent too, dreading what she knew was sure to follow.

When they entered the kitchen Shadrach turned to her: "Well, Mary-'Gusta," he said, "I'm glad your cat's turned out to be no chicken thief, but--but that don't alter what you did, does it ?" "No, sir," stammered the girl.
"No, I'm afraid it don't.

I told you what would happen if you went into that parlor, and you went just the same.

I cal'late you know what to expect, don't you ?" "Ye-yes, sir," in a low tone.