Abner (with a sigh of relief). Oh!
Lem. And now I want to see this boarder of yours, Miss Cynthy.
Lee (stepping forward). Am I the one you wish to see?
Lem. I guess you be. I suppose you have heard tell all about what happened in town last night?
Lee (bowing). Yes.
Lem. Well, we want to find out everything we can ’bout sech a mystery, an’ we feel obleeged to inquire about any strangers who came ter town last night.
Lee. I see. Well, my name is Lee Gordon. I came down the Cape from Boston in my auto. I am going to do some sketching.
Lem. So? Want tew know! Wal, can you inform me if you went near the post-office last night?
Lee. I may have. I don’t know.
Lem. Do you know your glove when you see it? Them’s your initials? L. G.?