“It is indeed,” he responded earnestly. “It is one that requires great insight into human nature, absolute independence, and not a little charity.”
With which beautiful sentiments he rose and, bowing, left the room.
XXVI
HOW ’RASMUS PAID THE MORTGAGE
A DIALECT STORY
I
Oh, de wolf an’ de har’ dey had a great fight.
(Down on de ribber de wil’ geese is callin’.)
De har’ pulled de wolf’s teeth so’s he couldn’ bite.