"And the food is more than that.

But the price--although it's surprisingly low considering the value offered--is too steep for me.

I'm afraid, if I should locate here, for a trial trip, I couldn't afford to be comfortable and I shouldn't expect to." Captain Bangs remained to take supper with his friend.

The meal over, they and the rest of the boarders were seated in the big living-room--once Captain Abner's "best parlor"-- when there came from outside the rattle of wheels and the voice of Winnie S.shouting "Whoa!" to General Jackson.
Thankful, who had been in the kitchen superintending Imogene, who was learning rapidly, came hurrying to the front door.

The group in the parlor heard her utter an exclamation, an exclamation of surprise and delight.