"Lor's ee!" ejaculated Uncle Braddock, "dat's so!"
"Now you Greg'ry," continued Aunt Matilda, "put down:
"'Ef you write me a letter 'bout dat ar money, you kin giv it to Ole Miles.'
Now sign my name to dat ar letter."
The next day, having been summoned by the obliging Gregory, Old Miles made his appearance in Aunt Matilda's cabin.
The old woman explained to him that the letter was so important that she could trust it to no one who was not accustomed to carry letters, and Miles was willing and proud to exercise his skill for her benefit.
"Now, den," said she; "take dis hyar letter to de man what works de telegrum in Hetertown, and fotch me back an answer."