Suddenly Caleb slapped his knee.
"It's all right," he said.

"It's fine--and it's commonsense, too.
Hannah, what's the matter with you and me gettin' married ?" Hannah stared at him.
"Married!" she repeated.

"Me get married! Who to, for the land sakes?
Are you out of your head ?" "Not a mite.

What's the matter with you marryin' me ?" "My soul! Is this a funny-paper joke, or are you--" "'Tain't a joke; I mean it.

Is there any reason why we shouldn't marry and settle down together, you and me?
I don't see none.