Where do I go, what do I ask for, and how much do I get ?" he said, diving for his pocketbook, amiably anxious but pitiably ignorant.
"I'll see to that.

We always have things on hand for the Pointers as they come along and can soon fit Dulce out.

You may make some inquiries about the father if you will, for I don't want to have her taken away just as I get fond of her.

Do you know anything about him ?" "Only that he is in State Prison for twenty-one years, and not likely to trouble you." "How dreadful! I really think Phebe was better off to have none at all.
I'll go to work at once, then, and try to bring up the convict's little daughter to be a good woman so that she will have an honest name of her own, since he has nothing but disgrace to give her." "Uncle can show you how to do that if you need any help.

He has been so successful in his first attempt, I fancy you won't require much," said Mac, picking up the spools for the sixth time.
"Yes, I shall, for it is a great responsibility, and I do not undertake it lightly," answered Rose soberly, though the double-barreled compliment pleased her very much.
"I'm sure Phebe has turned out splendidly, and you began very early with her." "So I did! That's encouraging.