You run along, Mrs.Barnes; I'll hurry and get dressed." He jumped out of bed.

He was tired and lame and his head ached--but, Oh, he was happy! He had stabled George Washington and reached his room without disturbing anyone.

And, as Kenelm had, according to Mrs.Barnes, spoken and appeared as usual, it was evident that Hannah Parker, too, had gotten safely and undetected to her own apartment.
Thankful knocked at his door again.
"I'm sorry," she said, "but Melindy Pease hasn't sent home your mendin' yet.

I'm afraid you'll have to do without your--er--your winter things for one more day." "Hey?
My winter--Oh, yes, yes.

Well, I don't care.