"My new saddle came," she said, patting Bondsman. "And father's latest book. Why don't you cheer?"
"Goodness, missy! I started cheerin' inside the minute I seen you. Now,
I reckon you just had to have that new saddle."
"It's at the store. Father is over there talking politics and war with
Mr. Handley."
"Then you just set down and tell your Uncle Bud the news while you're waitin'."
"But I am not waiting. I am visiting you. And I told you the news."
"And to think a new saddle could make your eyes shine like that! Ain't you 'shamed to fool your Uncle Bud?"
"I haven't—if you say you know I have."
"'Course. Most any little gal can get the best of me."
"Well, because you are so curious—Lorry is back."
"I reckoned that was it."