46/77 I ain't done so much work for ten years." "Don't say a word, Caleb Hammond. If I ain't got my death of--of ammonia or somethin', I miss my guess. I'm all wheezed up from settin' at that open winder waitin' for you to come; and I thought you never WOULD come." As Caleb was helping the lady of his choice into the carryall he noticed that she carried a small hand-bag. Mercy on us! You didn't suppose I'd go off to get married without even a decent handkerchief, did you? |